Trier, Germany
Historic Sites & Landmarks in Trier, Germany
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Trier Cathedral Treasury
Trier, Germany
1480
Occupying a small room inside Trier Cathedral, this treasury displays some of Europe's greatest relics - including a nail from the Crucifixion and a sandal of St. Andrew - along with important religious art from a variety of periods.
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Trier Cathedral
Trier, Germany
1035
Originally built by Emperor Constantine in 326, Trier Cathedral is the oldest church in Germany.
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Liebfrauenkirche
Trier, Germany
1260
This pretty 13th-century parish church, located right next door to Trier Cathedral, was one of the first Gothic churches built in Germany.
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St. Matthias Abbey
Trier, Germany
1148
This fine 12th-century church, part of an active Benedictine abbey, houses the relics of St. Matthias, the apostle who was chosen to replace Judas Iscariot. It is still visited by many pilgrims.
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Bishop's Museum
Trier, Germany
Once a Prussian prison, this building behind Trier Cathedral has been fully renovated and now houses the outstanding art collection of the Diocese of Trier. Highlights include rare Roman frescoes and a great deal of Early Christian art.
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Rheinisches Landesmuseum Trier
Trier, Germany
1877
One of the finest museums of Roman artifacts north of the Alps, Trier's Rhineland Regional Museum displays ancient tombs, altars, mosaics and more.