Porta Nigra
The monumental Roman city gate of Trier remains standing in place, with its stone towers, gateway and upper passages open to visitors.
- Country
- Germany
- Region
- Trier, Rhineland-Palatinate
- Civilisation
- Roman
- Period
- 2nd century CE
- UNESCO
- World Heritage ↗
Through time
The story
The Porta Nigra, referred to by locals as the Porta, is a large Roman city gate in Trier, Germany. It is a monumental gateway representative of Hellenistic military architecture of the time. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The name Porta Nigra originated in the Middle Ages due to the darkened colour of its stone; the original Roman name has not been preserved.
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What you will see
- Roman gateway
- Stone towers
- Upper-storey passages
Before you go
- Check opening hours and ticket rules shortly before your visit — they change seasonally.
- Plan for the heat. Most ancient sites have little shade; go early or late.
- Respect the barriers. Fragile surfaces are protected for the next visitors.
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