Cathedral of Trier
Germany - Cologne - Dusseldorf - Frankfurt - Munich - Stuttgart - Hamburg - Berlin
The Cathedral of Trier is still confined at a large and well maintained part of the ancient Roman building. The tremendous and impressive structure was built as a full-scale Cathedral. Cathedral of Trier’s ancient masonry of red sandstone, interspersed with layers of bricks is still clearly identifiable in the Cathedral's south and north walls. These walls of the Cathedral of Trier was destroyed and rebuilt for many times with the passing phase of time. The Cathedral of Trier was also modified and enlarged for several times from 1964 to 1974, and thus completely modernized after the destructions of World War II.
The cathedral's interior combines the Romanesque style of structure with baroque decoration and Gothic vaulting and archways. Here you can find some other outstanding artworks, architecture and holy souvenirs, including the tomb of the papal envoy Ivo. The art work includes the center of the main chapel. The centre is made of Roman brick which was placed under the direction of Saint Helen. The Cathedral of Trier has also a significant historical implication as the oldest church in Germany. Now a day, Cathedral of Trier remains as a working Catholic cathedral and an important Catholic shrine.
The Cathedral of Trier which is also known as Dom St. Peter, holds extensive archeological site underneath the cathedral that remains close for the public. The cathedral of Trier's central attraction is the Holy Robe of Christ. The souvenir is sainted in a container house in the specially built baroque Chapel of the Holy Robe. You can just get a glance of the large shrine as much of the brilliant Chapel remains hidden. Another important relic is the Holy Nail, which is believed to be one of those used in the Crucifixion. The treasury near the Holy Robe contains many important works of art. Among the exhibits, there are chalices, bishops' treasures, and the 10th-century St. Andrew's Altar.
