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Trier is most probably the oldest town in Germany, founded in 16 BC during the reign of Roman Emperor Augustus. The river Moselle creates borders as it flows through three countries – France in the north-east, Germany in the south-west and Luxembourg in the east. It empties in Belgium – a fourth country! Trier, from Roman times, has always been the seat of a bishop and is one of the oldest dioceses in all of Germany. A tour of the city brings us in touch with marvelous historical monuments. The city is home to one of the oldest universities – yet one of the youngest! How can that be you ask? In 1473 the University was founded but closed in 1798 and in 1970 a new university was founded in its stead.

Trier (formerly known in English as Trèves or Triers) is without a doubt the queen of the Moselle Valley.

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Trier, Germany

Trier 2013_8218 by Franz-Josef Molitor

Trier is most probably the oldest town in Germany, founded in 16 BC during the reign of Roman Emperor Augustus. The river Moselle creates borders as it flows through three countries – France in the north-east, Germany in the south-west and Luxembourg in the east. It empties in Belgium – a fourth country! Trier, from Roman times, has always been the seat of a bishop and is one of the oldest dioceses in all of Germany. A tour of the city brings us in touch with marvelous historical monuments. The city is home to one of the oldest universities – yet one of the youngest! How can that be you ask? In 1473 the University was founded but closed in 1798 and in 1970 a new university was founded in its stead.
Porta Nigra, Trier

Porta Nigra by Geerd-Olaf Freyer
Historic Center, Trier

Trier Centrum by Jacob Martin
Cathedral, Trier

Cathedral of Trier HDR by 55Laney69
Kaiserthermen, Trier

Kaiserthermen Roman Baths, Trier by G Bayliss
Rhineland Museum, Trier

Trèveris (Trier). Rheinisches Landesmuseum. Monument funerari romà amb escenes familiars (220 dC.): l'amo passant comptes. by Pilar Torres
Basilica of Constantine, Trier

Germany-5280 - Basilica of Constantine by Dennis Jarvis
Amphitheater, Trier

Roman Amphitheatre, Augusta Treverorum, Trier by Carole Raddato

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