Porta Nigra

Beautiful architecture, a must visit place if you're visiting Trier. Located in the city center in the pedestrian zone. It's a Roman gate dated in 170AD and it's a UNESCO world heritage site.

This building is like a tardis! It looks big from the outside but it seems HUGE once you get inside. The architecture and design are breathtaking. It is definitely worth the entrance fee (around €10). From the top floor you get fabulous views of the cathedral and the rest of the town. The carving in the stonework is beautiful. It is also relatively cool in the gate on a hot day if you are seeking some shade.

The Porta Nigra is unique is its own right but the pictures do it justice. It’s exactly as you see it. It’s not the wildest spot to travel to but it is definitely a notable place to visit and knock off your list! It was a bit underwhelming seeing it at first with all the construction and modernization around but it had some beautiful key points and views. The Porta Nigra makes for a great spot to take photos as it also sits directly in front of a shopping square that you can also walk to the beautiful St. Peter’s Cathedral!

This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a large Roman city gate dating back to 170AD. Take the stairs to the top levels for a view of the surrounding city. If you drive, there is plenty of parking in a garage right across the street.

What can you say...it's history, and I love it. We were fortunate to have a local guide this trip who shared things I had not heard before. Trier is a lovely town.

Beautiful feat of Roman engineering. Great views of the city at the top, and interesting history and architecture inside. Definitely recommend paying the small fee to climb up and see the inside.

It seemed a bit pessimistic to me, either because it was a day dominated by dark colors or because of Porta Niga. I saw Karl Max's house and there was a market in the square. It was very beautiful. There were stores of various brands where you can shop and buy gifts.

Beautiful Roman gate that is magnificent against the rather bland German architecture. It's a different type of gate with some rooms attached to it. Can't tell if it's dirty or the type of stone used, but it's rather unique. Definitely a must see in Trier.

Die fast 2000 Jahre alte Porta Nigra (das "Schwarze Tor") ist neben dem Trierer Dom die herausragende Sehenswürdigkeit der Stadt. Ursprünglich gab es mehrere Stadttore in der gleichen Zeit, die aber nicht erhalten sind. Die zeitweise "Umgestaltung" des Tors in eine Kirche hat die Porta Nigra vor dem Abriss gerettet. Das Tor ist ständig von Besuchern umlagert, oft auch von ganzen Gruppen. Man kann das Gebäude leider nicht von Innen besichtigen, was bleibt ist das imponierende (wenngleich nicht fertig gestellte) Gebäude an sich. DAS Wahrzeichen der Stadt, toll bei gutem Wetter und natürlich ein Muss in Trier. Rund um die Uhr frei zugänglich.

Hard to believe something so old is still standing today. It's pretty cheap to visit this site and they have brochures in many different languages that explain what the place was and it's importance in history. If you're visiting the city. You definitely need to check this place out.

It's an intact gateway and main entrance to the city of Trier, it's thousands of years old and still stand proud today. You can see the depth of color and wear of the millennials that have gone by on the stones of the gate. If only these walls could talk. It's amazing to see the structures of our past and how sturdy and solidly they were built back then. I just noticed years later that someone scrolled Trier in white on the left bottom of the gate.

Porta Nigra (Black Gate) was one of four entrance gates to Trier during Roman times. At that time the roughly rectangular walled city had two major road ways that allowed North-South and East-West movement.The Southern gate (Portia Media), the East gate (Porta Alba), the West gate (Porta Inclyta) and the North gate Porta Nigra. Only Porta Nigra exists today, the others were dismantled for the stones and iron and lead braces over the years. Two major events changed the course of history for the Black Gate. In 1028 a Greek Monk named Simeon resided in the Porta Nigra. In tribute to the monk upon his death in 1035 the Simeon Stift monastery was erected next door which became a church. Today the Trier Cathedral houses the relics and the hat worn by Simeon. Napoleon Bonaparte dissolved the church in 1802 and in 1804 ordered the the Porta Nigra to be converted back to it's original form during Roman Times. Today while visiting this landmark, you can arrange a guided tour by an actor dressed in Centurion attire on Saturdays and Sundays. I did not take the tour but access to the three levels of the Porta Nigra is free. The State Museum Simeonstift) is adjacent to the Porta Nigra and displays artifacts from Roman and Medieval times.

The ICON of Trier and rightly so. The over 2,000 year old gate that still stands at what was once the entrance to the city. During the day you can pay a small fee to walk up inside and get some great views of the city. Inside there is a 3D model of what the city once looked like. Be sure to visit at night to see it illuminated for some extra ambiance.

The last remaining of 4 Roman gates that surrounded Trier. Pay a few Euros to climb up to the upper levels and enjoy the view. There is a large 3D rendering of the city on the top level to see. Great to view by night as the front side is illuminated by lights it makes for stunning photographs.

Really cool very old and very well taken care of. For a family of 5 it only cost us 8 euros. So neat to learn about the history and that after all these many many many years it is still standing. Has some really neat views and is Greta for photo ops.

This is an historic site from the days when the Romans built it as one of 4 fortifications to overlook & protect the town of Trier. You will be walking where Roman soldiers walked. You can see the view if you climb to the lookout & find all about the history at the Museum located just across the street.

Constructed during the time of Marcus Aurelius, and at that time a gatehouse en route to the city, Trier's Black Gate stands as a poignant reminder of Rome's strength during that era. Free to explore, and charging a few Euros for the museum, plan to spend about an hour marveling at how well preserved the structure remains while reading its interesting history.

This is the black gate! I actually got to Trier from Luxembourg by train. Before my arrival to Trier, I knew little about this town. I didnt do any extensive research on Trier. Once I got off the train, I just realized that I didnt even know where to go. But thankfully they have a map thats really easy to understand. It clearly marked the information place and I just kept walking straight til I saw the Black Gate as well as its information center. I got a small booklet that costs me 50 cents but has all the places to visit for tourists and a map in the back. Most of the tourist information in the information center cost money. There are lots of tour buses around the black gate. You can also climb up and get to the top of the black gate. I think it costs under 10 euros. But dont quote me on the price. Trier is easy to get around. There are countless cafes around for snacks and food. I only stayed there for a day and was happy that I took a day to visit there. I would probably come back again!

Absolutely astonishing place!!! Worth to go in and up - all the stuck/ decor!!! And the most amazing thing about it is that it is sooooooooooo old!!! Roman city gate from the 2nd centuary A.D. Sandstone blocks held together by iron clamps; served as double church St. Simeon from 11th-18th centuary of which the Romanseque apse is preserved.

You won't see anything like it on your trip to Germany. It was 1000 years old before it was converted to a church, then sat for another 800 or so until it was de-churched and turned into the tourist attraction it is today. It is free to see, but you can pay to go inside or even get a tour guide. It stands right at the head of the pedestrian zone, so there is a lot of shopping and grub nearby.

Probably the most popular attraction in Metz. It is undergoing massive repairs as the structure is crumbling bit by bit. The Porta Nigra (Latin for black gate) is a large Roman city gate in Trier, Germany. It is today the largest Roman city gate north of the Alps. It is designated as part of the Roman Monuments, Cathedral of St. Peter and Church of Our Lady in Trier UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can go up the top of this structure and it costs €3 per person to do so. Take in the view of Trier from above and it's wonderful.

The Black Gate! Thankfully it's not Mordor's, or there would've been a heaping helping of Orc trouble upon me. Trier's Black Gate, an gatehouse left standing from the Roman era, is a tremendous sight. Every bit as black as the name suggests due to centuries of grime buildup, it stands imposingly next to the modern day town square. For a few Euro, you're given free reign of the entire ruin. Three floors await your exploration, with intricate carvings and ever higher views of the beautiful city! Once in a while, the staff walk around dressed in Roman garb (which was a little intimidating, to be honest!). Should you yearn for more knowledge, a small museum attached to the ruin houses some exhibits of ancient artifacts found within the vicinity. I definitely recommend visiting La Porta Nigra. Your trip won't be complete without it!

Parking can be a bit of a challenge, but it's worth it! Familienkarte price for a family of 4 is €8 for a self-guided tour. Amazing views, awesome history.

The Porta Nigra, or Black Gate, is a large wall leftover from ancient Rome that sits in the middle of Trier. It's black with air pollution, which my friends told me was part of it's current charm. I thought it was a little weird - who likes pollution? - but then my friends said that when there were attempts to clean it up, there was such an outrage because it was named the Black Gate and it would no longer be covered in blackish grime if cleaned. It's probably the dirtiest World Heritage site I've ever seen... ;) Still, it really is part of the charm. It looks rustic and stands tall among the town, towering over a vast gathering area full of people and shops. While we were too late to venture up into the towers, it's relatively cheap and I imagine would offer nice views across the town and surrounding countryside.

Had a very short amount of time to visit Trier while traveling to Cochem. Since we had so little time, I wanted to hit just a few of the many highlights of Trier, and there are quite a few. We parked close to the Porta Nigra, unfortunately in the one hour parking spots. I prefer one of the many parking garages located around downtown...which is what I recommend to any visitor. Okay, the Porta Nigra is not a beautiful structure and the architecture is functional. However, it impresses me because the Romans built it and it's still standing today, almost 2000 years later. It sits at one end of the pedestrian zone, so it's the best place to start your Trier visit...it just puts you in a "historical" mood! Since we had such limited time, we walked under it, read some of the plaques, and then had to go. The tourist info center is right next door, so you can get plenty of information about the sites to see as well as get discount tickets if you decide to take in multiple sites. Definitely take advantage of it as it can save you a few Euros. Should you spend a day or more in Trier, take you time and explore the Porta Nigra to begin your journey through the "Rome of the North". For a small fee you can walk through it and get a much better view of Trier (at least the downtown) and some of the surrounding area.

Stay away unless you have otherwise only the chance to sleep under a bridge !!!,!! unfriendly receptionist, small rooms, cheap interior, pricy, but great location. but the location does not compensate all the other shortfalls. cannot recommend at all.

absolutely huge. Wait until you see it, it's just massive and a tribute to the lasting Roman architecture

I can only agree with what has already been written. If you visit Triers, you really should visit Porta Nigra. It's a really impressive landmark, steeped in history, and the views when you go up to the top are well worth a look. Take your camera, I did and when I get round to sorting out my holiday pics, I'll add to the gallery here. Was enjoyed by adults and children alike during the visit I made.