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Evangelical Lutheran Church

Trier, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Ranked #12 of 105 attractions in Trier
4.0 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites, Architectural Buildings
Description: This huge cathedral has been preserved from the era of Constantine the Great.
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Brussels, Belgium
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

Fantastic old Basilika, dating from the era of the Roman Emperor Contantine. Great volumens and shapes, truly a hidden gem in a wonderful city! More

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Montana
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2011

Beautiful use of an ancient space that has been done in a way that doesn't detract from the history. More

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Antwerp, Belgium
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257 helpful votes 257 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 June 2011
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Large and almost empty, perhaps that is the reason to why it is impressive. It must have been fantastic in the old days... Check out the organ: very special. The so-called Basilika, Constantine's throne room, is the largest surviving single-room structure from Roman times. The Romans wanted the architecture to express the magnificence and might of the emperor. Unbelievable size:... More

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Washington, DC
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69 reviews 69 reviews
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109 helpful votes 109 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 August 2006
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The key is that this wasn't built as a church--this is Constantine's throne room! This dates back to the 4th Century AD, and is now used as a Lutheran Church. The size is overwhelming, but there is not much there in relation to its original use. More

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Peresvet
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94 reviews 94 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012
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Germany
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82 reviews 82 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012
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Wurzburg, Germany
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012
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Nürnberg
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012
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Trierweiler, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012
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Stuttgart, Germany
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37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 July 2011
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