Trier's Glorious Roman Past

The city of Trier is feast for anyone interested in ancient Roman history. Once encircled by a 4 mile long wall, the city's 687 acre inner city still proudly boasts a magnificent and enviably well preserved collection of Roman sites. The  Porta Negra or Black gate is the only surviving of five gates and is the landmark icon of the city of Trier. 

The Porta Negra 

Clip: The Roman Archaeological Museum

The Market Cross symbol of Trier' city status

Remains of the Kaiserthermen Imperial Baths 

Still used to this day is the Roman Bridge which spans the Mosel River.  The Amphitheatre which once seated 20,000 spectators gathered to watch executions is also still used today for concerts and cultural events.