17 Days Across Germany (2): Trier - A Hidden Gem on Germany's Border ✨

From Cologne, a two-hour drive southwest 🚗💨 brings you to the Moselle River 🌊, near the Luxembourg border, where the ancient town of Trier quietly shines. Originally not on our itinerary due to its remote location, a serendipitous travel post 📖 instantly sold us on this "Rome of the North"! 🏛️ As a key administrative and trade hub 🏙️ during the Roman Empire, Trier is steeped in history, with well-preserved ruins at every turn. Must-See Attractions in Trier 🌟 Trier Cathedral (Dom) ⛪ Liebfrauenkirche (Church of Our Lady) 🌸 Porta Nigra (Black Gate) ⚫🏰 Konstantin Basilika (Imperial Throne Hall) 👑🏛️ Electoral Palace (Kurfürstliches Palais) 🏰💖 Kaiserthermen (Imperial Baths) 🛁 St. Paulin’s Church (The "Pink Church" That Lured Us Here!) 💕⛪ Efficient 4-Hour Walking Route 🚶‍♂️⏳ Start at a paid parking lot 🅿️, then follow this path: St. Paulin’s Church 💖 → Porta Nigra ⚫ → Main Market Square 🏘️ → Trier Cathedral ⛪ → Liebfrauenkirche 🌸 → Konstantin Basilika 🏛️ → Electoral Palace 🏰 → Kaiserthermen 🛁 Bonus Stop: Karl Marx’s Birthplace Museum 📚🧔 – Explore the life and works of the famous philosopher! Why Visit Trier? 💭 Despite being a small border town, Trier offers serene charm 🌿. Strolling its historic streets, you’ll feel the grandeur of the Roman Empire while admiring architectural beauty and cultural depth. A perfect pit stop to unwind during a long journey! 🧳💖 #Travel #GermanyTrip #Trier #TravelGuide ✈️📸