Aula Palatina

Konstantinbasilika - Basilica of Constantine. The Aula Palatina was built by Emperor Constantine ca. 310 AD. One of the largest still-functioning buildings to survive from antiquity. In use as a Protestant church since 1856. Restored after World War II. Evangelische Kirchengemeinde Trier, Konstantinplatz 10. "The Basilica ... served originally for the administration of justice and for commercial purposes, like the similar ancient Roman structures at Rome itself and elsewhere. Early in the middle ages it was the seat of the governors appointed by the Frankish sovereigns, and in 1197 it was made over to the archbishops".--Baedeker 1911 Part of the Roman Monuments, Cathedral of St Peter and Church of Our Lady in Trier UNESCO World Heritage site. DSC_0703