Constantine Basilica was constructed in 310 during the reign of Constantine the Great
City street leading up to the main market
Cute little bread and bakery shops lined the streets
St. Peter's Fountain
Cool scenery
The Hauptmarkt or Main Market of Trier. Located in the left of the picture is the Steipe and Red House that was bombed in 1944 but then rebuilt in the 70's it functioned as a meeting center.
Porta Nigra--Old Roman city gate and fortifications that are left in Trier. Built between 180-200 AD. The biggest block weighs 6 tons!
Neat artwork
Saint Peter's Cathedral--Oldest Church in Germany
Our Lady's Church next to the Cathedral
Funny knocker to the entrance of the Cathedral
Me sitting in a cut out of the church wall
Very impressive ceilings
By far the most impressive organ I've seen here
Up close of the ceiling
Römer Express, the little tourist train
Cool statue at the intersection of two streets
Karl Marx's House. Birthplace of the famous philosopher and creator of Marxism
Thermen (Baths). They had a glass building around them to protect them from harm.
The smaller of the Roman Baths in Trier
Another Fountain
The House of the Three Kings
Rokoko-Palais der Kurfursten (Electoral Palace)
Palace Gardens. I went on the Pond turned into an Ice Rink. The Statues on both sides reminded me of Weeping Angels from Doctor Who.
We then found an icy walkway that led to the Kaisertherman Ancient Imperial Roman Baths. They are one of the largest baths built in the Roman Empire.
Ruins of the Roman baths from a distance. They were closed for entrance because of the snow
Full shot of the Vineyards that Trier is famous for and the Imperial Roman Baths
A cool picture of a city street in Trier
At 1pm we hopped back onto the bus and drove about 45 minutes to an hour to Luxembourg. Our first stop was to the American Cemetery and Memorial Grounds where the unnamed soldiers are buried who gave their lives in WWII. Also, this is the burial site of General George S. Patton. It was a very powerful place to visit with rows and rows of white crosses and Stars of David.
Memorial Statue at the entrance
One set of names of the soldiers who died
Statue at an angle
'Merica
The statue also serves as a prayer room and this is the entrance
Map of the invasions of Europe
Second set of names
And now the burial grounds with all of the crosses
A few Stars of David can be seen. A picture with information is later
General George S Patton is buried here. He is "overlooking" his soldiers' graves
Enjoy all of the artsy pictures of the crosses and the amount that are there.
I personally thought this was beautiful with the sun hitting the grounds
So many rows of crosses
Beautiful stain glass window
Prayer alter area
Ceiling of the prayer room
Information about the Star of David and the stones that can be placed there
Me standing at the gate entrance to the Memorial
After that, we took a quick 5 minute drive into the main City Center of Luxembourg City
Grand view from off of the bus. Includes the State Saving Bank, the Bank Museum, and the Adolphe Bridge
Adolphe Bridge in Luxembourg
View from the bridge of the garden walls
Then we decided to walk down to the lower ground where a lot of the ruins are located and to get a better shot of some of the bridges that surround the boarder of the city.
The Viaduct
Ruins
View of the main ground
There were a lot of these archways
Walking back up to the main ground
Fortress Wall
More ruins
View of the City
Dent Creuse
Cool fountain
Coo Coo Clocks are very popular here.
Statue
The Gëlle Fra monument commemorates those who volunteered for service in the armed forces of the Allies of World War I
Then we got back on the bus for the 5 1/2 hour bus ride back to Ansbach. It was a good day and I definitely enjoyed my time. I wish it was a bit warmer and sunnier, but hopefully the weather will get better for my next trip. Sunshine and I are going to plan out our next adventures sometime today.
First Roommate picture! :)
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