Porta Nigra, A Monumental Legacy of Ancient Rome

Very ancient city gate
4.4
Architecture

Introduction

Porta Nigra - one of the ancient Roman ruins in Trier, also known as the Black Gate, is the iconic building of the city. As a Roman gate from the ancient Roman era, Porta Nigra preserves its complete architectural structure and design, making it one of the most intact Roman gates in the northern Alps. In 1986, Porta Nigra, along with other Roman ruins in Trier and the cathedral, was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Opening hours
January to February, 9am to 4pm
March, 9am to 5pm
April to September, 9am to 6pm
October, 9am to 5pm
November to December, 9am to 4pm
Phone +49 651 978080
Website http://www.zentrum-der-antike.de/en/monuments/the-porta-nigra/the-porta-nigra.html

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