One way to enter the walled city in the old days was through the Porta Negra, the Black Gate. The Romans built it from volcanic rock
Germany 2001
Trier
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One way to enter the walled city in the old days was through the Porta Negra, the Black Gate. The Romans built it from volcanic rock |
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Traces of the Roman heritage of this city can be found everywhere |
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Naturally, there's a Roman bridge over the Mosel River |
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And a Roman theater, still in use |
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The theater is an excellent show piece of Roman brick work |
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And my favorite, Constantine's Basilica, once the throne hall of the Roman Emperor. |
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RIght next to the basilica is this Rococco style palace of the regent of Trier |
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Which bring us back to wine, probably shipped from here to all over the Roman Empire. This sculptire sits in front of Weinstbube Kesselstatt |
