The Porta Nigra of Trier, part II !!!

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And continuing in my reshuffling of older posts had these pictures mix in with others and should have a post of their own, Thanks again to all of you for your following and encouragement over the years since 2010. I have to tell you again about this wonderful old City of Germany. Therefore, here is my take again on the Porta Nigra of Trier, part II !!! Hope you enjoy this post as I.

Sticking around lovely Germany , not a huge tourist destination probably for the lack of language translation in many places but nevertheless beautiful monuments to see. I have come here several times over the years business and pleasure. One of our favorite cities with the family has been Trier. I have other post on the Porta Nigra and this is with additional pictures found in other posts, The Porta Nigra or Black Gate! is an awesome sight indeed! Not to be surprise as Trier is considered the oldest town in Germany! and a huge University town now! For the Francophiles Trier is Tréves in French.

The Porta Nigra (Black Gate) is a Roman-era fortified gate built in concrete blocks that are assembled without concrete. An emblematic monument of the city of Trier, it is one of the oldest city gates of Germany. And it leads you right into city center with all shops and restos galore !!!

Built by the Romans in the 2C AD, the Porta Nigra is the iconic monument of Trier. Imposing with its four levels, arcades, finely sculpted bas-reliefs of mythological figures, dark sandstone blocks, and two semi-circular towers, the Porta Nigra is the largest Roman ruin still standing north of the Alps. At the time of its construction, it served as the northern gate of the immense 6-km fortification that surrounded the Roman city of Trier.

Archaeological excavations have revealed that the Porta Nigra was built during the winter of 169-170. In 1028, a Greek hermit named Simeon secluded himself in a cell in the eastern tower. Canonized after his death in 1035, a sanctuary and a church were dedicated to him within the Porta Nigra. During his visit to Trier in 1804, Napoleon ordered the destruction of the church and the surrounding buildings in order to restore the Porta Nigra to its original appearance.

These remains in its remarkable state of preservation. Its structure combining palatial and defensive architecture, and the remains of a church and a sanctuary within it, the Porta Nigra is a symbol of Western history.

The Trier tourist office on the Porta Nigra: https://www.trier-info.de/en/places-of-interest/porta-nigra

The Rheinland Pfalz region tourist office on the Porta Nigra: https://www.zentrum-der-antike.de/monumente/porta-nigra 

The Mosel region tourist office on Ayl : https://www.mosel.de/index.php?id=212&tx_ttnews%5Bcat%5D=5&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=14&cHash=7bfec0c6543f999247c3eedc4a5a54de

There you go folks, a dandy nice historical monument in old historical Trier, One of the nice sights to see upon entering the city, which is a must to visit.  Again, hope you enjoy the post on the Porta Nigra of Trier, part II !!! as I

And remember, happy travels, good health, and many cheers to all !!!

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I am a lover of travels to Europe , Americas , Africa and Asia as well ,who like to share my experiences of the last 53 years with the world, visiting so far 81 countries; living in 6, working in 5, and Citizen of 4, speaking fluently 4 languages. I can deal with sports especially football/soccer and love music, arts, wine collector/drinker, and go out to restaurants, and just visit the world. My background comes all the way from Candelaria and Pajara in Tenerife, Spain where my grandparents came from ;not knowing each other then, to Punta Brava, west of Havana, Cuba. There , my parents born in Cuba met and later on I was born there too. 100% guanche (annexed Tenerife to Spain on April 10 ,1496). I left Cuba as many have to Madrid, Spain where I lived for 4 years. Then, move to Perth Amboy ,New Jersey USA (living there 13 yrs) ; where I completed high school, became a US Citizen, learned to drive a car, and learned English. Afterward, went to the university in Florida, ERAU, and upon graduation decided to moved there to Ormond by the Sea, near Daytona Beach, finally moving North Miami, then Hialeah, then another moved to Silver Lakes division in Miramar, Broward county, Florida; in Florida I lived a total of 18 years. Finally , moved to France in 2003 ,Versailles call me for its royalty, and working in Paris was great. It was time to seek frontiers again and moved to Brech near Auray, Morbihan in Brittany , and later move to not too far Pluvigner. Total so far in France has been 20 years, and counting. Moving average a home every 5.5 years hopefully this will be my last. Cheers All rights reserved. No part of this blog may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means or stored in a retrieval system of any nature, without the written permission of the copyright holder, me. No part of this work may be modified, without the written permission of the holder, me.No part of this work may be exposed to public view in any form or by any means, without identifying the holder as the author, and with the before mentioned permission.

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