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Black Gate (Porta Nigra)

Trier, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Ranked #3 of 43 attractions in Trier
4.5 of 5 stars 61 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Ancient Ruins
Traveler Description:  La Porta Nigra well known as the "black gate" was given the name do to the fact that it was made of grey sandstone, giving it a dark texture. The... more »
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moony606
osann-monzel
Senior Contributor
35 reviews
7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 12, 2012 NEW

The coolest thing about Roman ruins is that they are standing right in the middle of our modern day, bustling mess. They really take you out of the hurrying traffic and make you stop in awe and amazement at what was once apon a time. The Porta Nigra does that for me! I love taking visitors to Trier to see... More

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AcapulcoFred
Tillsonburg, Canada
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18 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2012

Trier and Porta Nigra is just a photographers dream place. There are so many gorgeous places to see and photograph. But Porta Nigra was my dream place… I could just visualize have a bride and groom or a ballerina or a model to photograph in the hallways and arches. I know the next time I go to Europe Trier and... More

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Stars1105
Victorville, California
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13 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 2, 2012
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This was a wonderful piece of history. We loved the little town and all the shops. The museum tour for the black gate wasnt really necessary but if you like those kinds of things them maybe. The price for the museum and the black gate was great. Must see!! More

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ScotchAl
Luxembourg
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13 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2012

Part of the original city walls dating back to Roman times, this is one of Trier's oldest sights, along with the Amphitheatre and the Imperial Baths (Kaiserthermen). For a small fee you can climb to the top and see out over the town, and down to the Moselle river, used as a commercial highway since time immemorial.Back on the groud,... More

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PRRoberts
Brandenburg, Kentucky
Senior Contributor
21 reviews
9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 14, 2012

The views of town were really nice. I also just enjoy being inside something as old as this. It is amazing that it is still here. More

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QGoesThere
twin falls id
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 14, 2012

this is a very quick stop but is worth the feww minutes it takes to get there More

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freespirit57
Landstuhl, Germany
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11 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 11, 2012

everything! the color of the Black Wall comes from all the fires that have burned the rest of the wall and buildings around it. More

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katypapadopoulos
Thessaloniki, Greece
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11 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2012

big and beautiful monument the porta nigra...they had organized an event with a guy dressed as a romanian but everything was only in german.... More

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mitch000000
Watford, UK
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19 reviews
10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 13, 2011

The original Roman stone masonry is superb. Good amount of exploration required which kids would like. More

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Michael D
London, United Kingdom
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64 reviews
14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 26, 2011

cant miss it its all black from centuries.many tourists visit here More

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