Travel Guide
Our exceptional tour guide.
The Moselle winds its way past IchZeit. With 544 km of flow, it is the second longest tributary of the Rhine and connects France with Germany. Celts, Romans, Germans, Luxembourgers, Frenchmen - the history of the river and the people who live and lived on it, is long and international and has inspired artists such as Joseph Mallord Willam Turner to create extraordinary works of art. The Romans brought the wine and the kitchen was strongly influenced by the French. All this makes this river a place where people like to live and create extraordinary cities and places. Our extraordinary tour guide is not only intended to whet your appetite for fine wines and fine food, but also to give you the inspiration to truly experience this extraordinary habitat.
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Luxembourg
LUXEMBOURG
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Trier
TRIER
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Bernkastel-Kues
BERNKASTEL-KUES
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Koblenz
KOBLENZ
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Trier
TRIER
The oldest city in Germany calls Trier proud itself - and celebrated 1984 the 2000th anniversary of the founding of the city.
History to touch
Trier was founded by Emperor Augustus at the latest in 16 BC. Chr., Which is documented by the construction of the first Roman Mosel bridge. As a settlement area of the Treverer, however, the origins of the city lie already in pre-Roman times. The importance of the city in the Roman Empire grew rapidly; a city fortification was built, an amphitheater and spas were built. In the 3rd century Trier rose to provincial capital. At times, various Roman emperors resided in Trier, in particular Constantine the Great, which made the city the capital of the Western Roman Empire. In its ancient heyday, Trier had around 80,000 inhabitants, making it the largest city north of the Alps.
Special attraction today are the numerous Roman and medieval monuments, especially the landmark of the city, the Porta Nigra. These historic buildings are concentrated in the pretty, compact inner city - pedestrian zones and numerous squares invite you to stroll, shop and relax. As a city of universities and a regional cultural and economic center, Trier is still a vibrant city today. Trier is also known as the birthplace of Karl Marx.
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