Roman Baths Ruins

Germany's Oldest City

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June 19th 2013
Geo: 49.7537, 6.64625 We arrived in Trier mid morning to a 34 degree sunny day. We were too early to check in to our hotel, so we took a walk around the city. Trier is a city in Germany located on the banks of the Moselle River. It is the oldest city in Germany, founded around 16 BC. First stop on our walk around the city was Porta Nigra, which is the best-preserved Roman City Gate north ... read more

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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