Trier

Also known as Augusta Treverorum, Triers

Trier ( , ; ), formerly and traditionally known in English as Trèves ( , ) and Triers (see also names in other languages), is a city on the banks of the Moselle in Germany. It lies in a valley between low vine-covered hills of red sandstone in the west of the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, near the border with Luxembourg and within the important Moselle wine region.

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Trier is a city in western Germany located along the Moselle River in Rhineland-Palatinate, situated in a valley surrounded by vine-covered hills near the Luxembourg border. It is notable for its position within the Moselle wine region, one of Germany's important wine-producing areas.

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Place details

Locality: Trier
Region: Rheinland-Pfalz
Country: Deutschland
Population: 100,129
Timezone

Travel guide

Understand

Trier is rich in ruins from the Roman Empire (protected by UNESCO), such as the Porta Nigra, the Roman baths and Roman amphitheater. As Trier was founded by the Romans as Augusta Treverorum, it can dispute the title of "oldest German city" with Augsburg, Cologne, Kempten and Xanten. Unlike the somewhat provincial and quaint feel the town exudes today, it was actually one of the centers of power during the Imperial Crisis of the 3rd century AD, and certainly the most important Roman town of the province of Germania.

Besides its ample Roman heritage, Trier is also known as the birthplace of Karl Marx, a fact that the city has had difficulty grappling with during more anti-communist times, but now widely markets for tourism. 300px|thumb|Basilica of Constantine

Get around

Walking is the best way to travel around the city, though a vehicle is good when visiting the stadium. Also there is a scenic overview up the hill by the stadium where you can see the entire city. The city tours take you up there.

See

Do

thumb|Interior of St. Paul (Sankt Paulin) Church

Drink

thumb|Karl Marx birthplace, a Baroque building constructed in 1727 and now containing a museum of Marx and Marxism Trier lies at the heart of a famous wine region. In recent decades, vintners have added reds (especially Spätburgunder) and rosés to the traditional whites (especially Riesling). Apart from the standard wines and beers (Trier - Löwenbräu, Cologne - often Gaffel Kölsch, Bitburg - Bitburger), one should definitely try Viez. Viez is a natural, refreshing apple wine, which many prefer with a splash of orange soda Viez/Limo or with half sparkling mineral water Viez-Sprudel because of the tartness. In October, many enjoy freshly pressed apple juice (süßen Viez) or mixing this unfermented juice with half regular Viez. The drink is traditionally served in a white porcelain or stoneware mug holding 0.4 l.

Stay safe

Trier is a relatively safe city. Standard travel safety applies. The railway station can be intimidating at night.

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Article

21 sections

Contents

History
Geography
Neighbouring municipalities
Organisation of city districts
Climate
Demography
Culture
Main sights
Museums
Annual events
Education
Transport
Sports
International relations
Twin towns – sister cities
Namesakes
Notable people
See also
References
Further reading
External links

Founded by the Romans in the late 1st century BC as Augusta Treverorum ("The City of Augustus among the Treveri"), Trier is considered Germany's oldest city. It is also the oldest seat of a bishop north of the Alps. Trier was one of the four capitals of the Roman Empire during the Tetrarchy period in the late 3rd and early 4th centuries. In the Middle Ages, the archbishop-elector of Trier was an important prince of the Church who controlled land from the French border to the Rhine. The archbishop-elector of Trier also had great significance as one of the seven electors of the Holy Roman Empire. Because of its significance during the Roman and Holy Roman empires, several monuments and cathedrals within Trier are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.