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Summer in Trier, Germany: German Language and Culture
The University and Town:
Trier, Germany's oldest city and one of the former capitals of the Western Roman Empire, is located 120 miles west of Frankfurt, close to the Luxembourg border. This safe and picturesque town on the Moselle River offers the visitor of today a fascinating combination of ancient history and the conveniences of a ... read more
The University and Town:
Trier, Germany's oldest city and one of the former capitals of the Western Roman Empire, is located 120 miles west of Frankfurt, close to the Luxembourg border. This safe and picturesque town on the Moselle River offers the visitor of today a fascinating combination of ancient history and the conveniences of a modern city with an extraordinarily diverse cultural activities calendar. Designated a "World Cultural Heritage Site" by the United Nations, Trier has a stunning collection of archeological sites and monuments dating back over 2000 years. Students can climb a beautifully preserved Roman city gate (the Porta Nigra), explore the former Roman Imperial Baths, hear a concert in the largest surviving single-room structure from Roman times (Constantine's throne room, the Basilika), and see a theatrical performance in a Roman Amphitheater as part of the Antikenfestspiele. Other popular attractions include the 1700-year-old cathedral, the oldest Gothic church in Germany (Liebfrauenkirche), Karl Marx's birthplace, and the Roman Archeological Museum (Landesmuseum). For entertainment there are many events throughout the summer, including the multi-day "Altstadtfest" with live music and performances, the International Organ Music Festival, and live theater and music in the Tuchfabrik, a renovated factory with performance spaces and a restaurant/cafe. Because of its location in the Moselle river valley, Trier also offers excellent opportunities for outdoor activities, such as a hike up to the "Mariens Less
