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Black Gate (Porta Nigra)

Trier, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Ranked #3 of 91 attractions in Trier
4.5 of 5 stars 94 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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Warrenton, Virginia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

Part of the old Roman wall. Would have liked to have had more time to check it out, but we were just passing through. More

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Salida, Colorado
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

An incredible piece of history from the ancient Romans. It really makes you appreciate the massive construction techniques used long before modern machinery. More

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Bonn, Germany
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

Not only can you admire the gate, but you can actually go up its various levels and have a great view of Trier. Watch out for the charming café in a courtyard to the right of the Porta Nigra. More

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Bonn, Germany
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

When I asked the staff at my hotel the directions to the Trier Dom (Cathedral of Trier), I was told to go straight until I reach Porta Nigra, and well, I had no idea what Porta Nigra was, so I asked, and I was told it was somekind of door, and I cannot miss it. So, still not convinced, my... More

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Baumholder, Germany
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

This is one of the most amazing examples of Roman architecture that I have seen outside of Rome. This gigantic gate serves as the entrance for a long fussganger platz lined with stores, Moorish style houses and ultimately leads to some incredible churches, one of which houses Constantine's mother's throne room. This is a must see and it is definitely... More

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Luxembourg
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012

"Ruins" is perhaps not the right word - this gateway to the City of Trier is actually in great condition - you can pay to walk up all the steps to the top and peer out over the City - It can be windy - they did not have glass windows back in the good old days - well at... More

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Northampton, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

The gate and town museum are next to each other. Good deal to see both, with audio commntary. Also art exhibitions upstairs. Great to while away a few hours if it rains! More

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Washington, DC
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

It's tough to miss and tough to get lost. The outside is impressive and the museum is an eclectic collection of Trier's history, porcelain, garments and more. If you have the time it's worth the combination ticket for other Romain ruins in Trier. More

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Whitehorse, Canada
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2012

Amazing structure with interesting history!! Fun to walk into the gates of Germany's oldest city! More

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colchester
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

great to be able to walk through all 3 floors of such an ancient building More

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