Location: Trier
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Trier, which lies in the Moselle wine region along the banks of the Moselle River, is the oldest city in Germany. The city is home to the University of Trier.
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1. Grabkammern
2. Bischofliche Weinguter Trier
3. Wasserturm im Ausbesserungswerk
4. Karl Marx House
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4.0 based on 398 reviews
The birthplace of Karl Marx, preserved to reflect the environment in which he developed his early ideas on class conflict.
Reviewed By RebeccaHTraveller - Crawley, United Kingdom
This house where Karl Marx lived as a child gives plenty of detail about his life, all presented via interesting exhibits. A lot about Marx himself and communism in general, as an added point of interest there is also a nearby pedestrian crossing with a light in the shape of Marx.
5. Kaiserthermen
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These ancient baths, once frequented by Constantine, have stood for over 2,000 years.
Reviewed By M9286PVbriant
The magnitude of the underground chambers at this site are unbelievable. A must see! There are a lot of renovations ongoing at the site so it is difficult to see and appreciate the tall exterior of the Kaiserthermen. There was a brochure in English to explain the site.
6. Barbarathermen
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4.0 based on 88 reviews
Reviewed By ROAMINGSCOT55 - Cumbernauld, United Kingdom
This is an area slightly away from the centre of Trier, but within easy walking distance. It is free to view, with walkways across the Roman remains. There are several information displays which are very informative, and which make you appreciate how different Roman settlements were, being far more advanced than the rest of Europe.
7. Stadtmuseum Simeonstift
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4.0 based on 74 reviews
The City Museum Simeonstift in Trier shows art and cultural treasures from the Middle Ages to well into the 21th century. The exhibition is founded on a collection of valuable donations made by well-known citizens of the city. The artefacts on display are divided into a variety of sections, including paintings, sculptures, arts and crafts, Coptic textiles, furniture and small Oriental plastic art forms. The focal point of the permanent exhibition revolves around the history of the city of Trier. Regularly changing special exhibitions are dedicated to Trier’s native artists or to topics associated with the city. The collection is housed in the Roman building of the Collegiate of St. Simeon, which originates from the 11th century and is directly adjacent to the Porta Nigra. Also worthy of note is the building itself, which boasts one of the oldest and rarely preserved two-storey cloisters. The admission price includes an audio guide (D/E/F/NL), also available as an audio guided tour for children (D).
Reviewed By joes85 - Warwick, United States
I have found in my travels through Germany that Stadt museums are usually the best place to orient yourself, learn enough history and begin your tour. Whether in Munich, Dresden, Kiel, or Trier they provide local history, clothing and furnishings from various periods and scale models. as well as art work. This impressive Romanesque building was built as an Abbey attached to the Porta Nigra (then a cathedral) to honor the canonization of St Simenon who came to Trier in 1100ad. The abbey was dissolved in the 19th century and sold to private owners. In 1917 the City of Trier .purchased it and the Stadt Museum moved from the Hauptmarket to this lovely building after WWII. The highlights of the museum are it's antiquities,A scale model called "Trier in 1800" made completely out of inlaid wood that was begun in 1954 and a fitting tribute to its native Son Karl Marx. For 5.50 Euro you can get 3 hours of education, and enjoy this architectural Gem.As an added bonus there was a mini Christmas in the Court yard when I visited.
