Petersbrunnen. The painted fountain in the Hauptmarkt dates from 1595.
"The Petersbrunnen, a beautiful Renaissance fountain, was erected in 1595".--Baedeker 1911.
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Trier October 1st 2014 Trier was an afternoon excursion out from Luxembourg. I had last visited Trier in 1970 and was eager to visit again. It is only a short distance from the Luxembourg border. The mortorcoach entered Trier by way of the Römerbrücke over the Moselle, a stone bridge originally constructed by the Romans in the second century. That was just the beginning of the wealth of Roman ruins and structures ... read more
Europe » Germany » Rhineland-Palatinate » Trier As Europe's largest economy and most populous nation, Germany remains a key member of the continent's economic, political, and defense organizations. European power struggles immersed Germany in two devastating World Wars in the first half of the 20t... ... read more
"I haven't been everywhere, but it's on my list." I've traveled for a long time and have many memories of places and people. I enjoy travel, especially to new places I haven't seen before. Every journey, whether brief or extended, provides the opportunity for a new experience or a different way to see things. I like travel photography, too, and always have my camera with me.
I look to the "4Hs of Tourism" as a guide when traveling: understanding the Habitat; Heritage; History and Handicrafts.
Member of the TravBuddy travel blogging community from 2007 until its demise in 2018.
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