Trier, Germany

Historic Sites & Landmarks in Trier, Germany

  • 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.

  • Trier Cathedral Trier, Germany 1035

    Originally built by Emperor Constantine in 326, Trier Cathedral is the oldest church in Germany.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.