The Porta Nigra is Germany's most impressive Roman monument and one of the best-preserved Roman city gates anywhere in the world. Built around AD 170 from enormous blocks of sandstone, it once formed part of the defensive walls of Augusta Treverorum, the Roman city that became modern Trier.
The Porta Nigra is Germany's most impressive Roman monument and one of the best-preserved Roman city gates anywhere in the world. Built around AD 170 from enormous blocks of sandstone, it once formed part of the defensive walls of Augusta Treverorum, the Roman city that became modern Trier. The gate provides an extraordinary insight into Roman engineering and the importance of Trier as a major imperial centre. Visitors can climb through the ancient structure and explore its medieval transformation into a church. Trier is a perfect destination for outdoor travellers. The surrounding Moselle Valley offers cycling routes, vineyards, walking trails and campsites.
