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Black Gate (Porta Nigra)


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 14 attractions in Trier
Traveller Description:  La Porta Nigra well known as the "black gate" was given the name do to the fact that it was made of grey sandstone, giving it a dark texture. The... more »
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Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest, Ancient ruins

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8 May 2009

The Porta Nigra is beautiful. It is about 4 stories high so you get beautiful views of the shopping center (hauptmarkt) The museum was nice...could have enjoyed it more if my 2 yr old wasn't acting crazy. All in all this was a great site to see more

25 Feb 2009
1
person found this review helpful

The Black Gate is a substantial structure that is largely intact. It stands at one end of town a short walk from the Hauptmarkt. You access the towers via spiral staircases. There are excellent views across town and to the hills beyond from the various levels. Some remnants of the gate are placed on display. Apart from this the structure... more

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5 of 5 stars
Frankfurt
24 Mar 2007
6
people found this review helpful

The Porta Nigra is THE symbol of Trier. It has been built in the 2nd century AD. You can talk a walk up the steps and visit the building. Some views are very nice, e.g. you have a nice view to the cathedral. You can also see the relicts of the times when the Porta Nigra has been used as... more

20 Jul 2009

ローマ時代からある数少ない遺跡である”黒い門”を観光した。観光案内所には日本語の説明書が置かれてあり、市内観光も安心。古... more

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3 of 5 stars
Mannheim, Germany
30 Jun 2009

Leider aber durch Abgase etc total schwaz verfärbt. Aber das sagt ja schon der Name. Und leider nicht soo groß... more

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Trier, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany