Walking Through Two Millenniums of History in One Day

Trier is located 50 km from the city of Luxembourg and is well known, as it is the oldest city in Germany, founded in or before 16 BC! Their are two millenniums worth of history to see in this city and I got to walk back in time and see all of its beauty.

The city is full of beautiful cathedrals and churches. We were able to sit and eat lunch facing Trier Cathedral with very unique architecture and an even better story on the inside.

This Roman Catholic church dates back to Roman times and is home to the Holy Tunic. This tunic has a recorded history as being from the 12th century and according to the Catholics, it is said to be the last robe that Jesus Christ was wearing before his death. It is exhibited only every few decades at irregular intervals and we were unable to see it fully, only the box it was kept in through thick glass. Nevertheless, it was very interesting learning this bit of history and being in this place.

There was one church in particular that really caught my attention. It was Constantine's Basilica dated as being built in the year 364!! That's about as old as you can get.

This 220 ft. long basilica was the long throne hall of the Roman Emperor Constantine. It is now used as a Protestant church but has many historical facts written on posters on the walls to almost appear as half museum, half church.

 

 

Walking around this city was amazing. There were so many gardens, fountains, lovely shops and cobblestone alleyways. There was something new at every corner.

Tio Philippe taking a picture of the reflection of the trees on the cement.

Until next time, bis spatter!