Trier Cathedral

Trier Cathedral

Trier Cathedral is Germany's oldest bishop's church. During the Roman Catholic period, it served as the Basilica of Our Lady in the Diocese of Trier and is renowned for its extremely long history and architectural designs from different eras. In 1986, Trier Cathedral, along with other ancient Roman sites in Trier, was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Trier Cathedral is 112.5 meters long and 41 meters wide, making it the largest church in Trier. The west side of the cathedral features five symmetrical Romanesque structures from the Franconian period. The interior consists of three naves that mark the transition from Romanesque to Gothic architecture. The chapels are Baroque buildings constructed from Roman bricks under the direction of Saint Helena. The most precious relic in the cathedral is the Holy Tunic — the seamless robe of Christ. According to Christian tradition, the emperor’s widow Helena brought this unsewn garment of Christ to Trier. This holy relic was first mentioned in the 11th century, and documented records about its history began in the 12th century. On May 1, 1196, the Holy Tunic was moved from the west choir to a new altar in the east choir. Since the cathedral’s renovation in 1974, the relic has been transferred from its wooden reliquary, where it had been kept, into a climate-controlled glass reliquary.

Cathedral of Trier

Must-visit reason: Germany's oldest bishop's church

Continent: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region: Germany[Germany]

Province/State: Rhineland-Palatinate [Rhineland-Palatinate]

City: Trier [Trier]