Karl Marx House, Trier
Built in 1727, the Karl Marx House on Brückenstrasse 10 is the birthplace of the father of modern socialism and communism.
Built in 1727, the Karl Marx House on Brückenstrasse 10 is the birthplace of the father of modern socialism and communism. Karl Marx was born here in 1818, and lived in Trier till 1835. It is now a museum on his life and works, documenting the development of his philosophical and economic ideas, and their influence on the world.
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Karl Marx House and Nearby Sights on Map
Hochbunker
The Hochbunker near Trier's Town Hall is a 38 metre tall unfinished high-rise bunker built in 1942 to protect citizens from Allied air-raids
Trier Kornmarkt Square
The Kornmarkt Square between Fleischstrasse and Johann-Philipp-Strasse is a charming open square, surrounded by beautiful buildings such as the Kasino Kornmarkt by Johann Georg Wolff, and Imperial Oberpostdirektion – the Rococo post office built in 1879-'82
Hauptmarkt
Hauptmarkt is the historic heart of Trier, the main market square buzzing with numerous cafes and restaurants
Trier Toy Museum
Dive into the world of German toys at the Trier Toy Museum, which displays a good collection of toys from the 18th century onwards
Church of St. Gangolf
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Konstantin-Basilika
The Basilica of Constantine or Aula Palatina is a 4th century Roman basilica built by Emperor Constantine as a throne room
Trier Palastgarten
Surrounding the stately Electoral Palace in Trier are the Baroque Palace Gardens, beautifully landscaped with manicured hedges and the Ferdinand-Tietz Fountain
Judengasse
Judengasse leads to the former medieval Jewish Quarter, where the Jewish community was based till they were persecuted for the plague in 1349 and banished from Trier in 1418
Liebfrauenkirche
The Liebfrauenkirche or Church of Our Lady in Trier is one of the oldest Gothic churches in Germany, dating back to the 13th century
Trier Saint Peter's Cathedral
The High Cathedral of Saint Peter in Trier is the oldest cathedral in Germany, dating back to the 4th century AD when it was built by Bishop Maximin after Christianity was legitimized by Emperor Constantine