Trier is Germany's oldest city and one of the most important Roman sites north of the Alps. Founded around 16 BC as Augusta Treverorum, it became a major Roman administrative centre and even served as a residence for Emperor Constantine.
Trier is Germany's oldest city and one of the most important Roman sites north of the Alps. Founded around 16 BC as Augusta Treverorum, it became a major Roman administrative centre and even served as a residence for Emperor Constantine. The city contains remarkable Roman monuments including the Porta Nigra, Roman Baths, amphitheatre and ancient bridges. Together they provide one of the clearest windows into Roman life anywhere in Germany. Trier is especially attractive for outdoor travellers because it sits among vineyards, rivers and walking routes along the Moselle Valley.
