Martin Thies
Trier by Day 1 - Porta Nigra
The Porta Nigra (Latin for black gate) is the only remaining of the four ancient city gates of Trier and was built by the Romans around 170 AD. In 1035 AD the building was transformed into a church. After revoking its status as a church again in 1802, Napoleon ordered the removal of the medieval elements (e. g. the bell tower) in 1804 during his visit in Trier. The endeavour of restoring the original state of the gate was continued under Prussian rule in 1815. Since 1986 the Porta Nigra has been listed as one of Triers UNESCO world heritage sites.
Trier by Day 1 - Porta Nigra
The Porta Nigra (Latin for black gate) is the only remaining of the four ancient city gates of Trier and was built by the Romans around 170 AD. In 1035 AD the building was transformed into a church. After revoking its status as a church again in 1802, Napoleon ordered the removal of the medieval elements (e. g. the bell tower) in 1804 during his visit in Trier. The endeavour of restoring the original state of the gate was continued under Prussian rule in 1815. Since 1986 the Porta Nigra has been listed as one of Triers UNESCO world heritage sites.