Porta Nigra

The impressive "Black Gate" in Trier is a 2nd-century Roman city gate. It owes its survival to early use by a revered hermit monk and subsequent transformation into a two-story church.

West Side at Sunset — View of the southwest (city-facing) side at sunset. Image credit: Holly Hayes

map of Porta Nigra — Location map of Porta Nigra.

map of Porta Nigra — Aerial view of Porta Nigra.

Quick Facts on Porta Nigra

Go Historic ID

248722

names

Porta Nigra Latin

date(s)

c.180; used by Simeon 1028-35; church by 1040

tags

World Heritage Sites