Rheinisches Landesmuseum

Trier, Germany

The Rheinische Landesmuseum Trier is one of the most important archaeological museums in Trier. Its collection stretches from prehistory through the Roman period, the Middle Ages to the Baroque. But especially the Roman past of Germany's oldest living city (Augusta Treverorum) is represented in the State Museum Trier based on archaeological finds. The museum was founded in 1877.

References:

Comments

Your name



Address

Weimarer Allee 1, Trier, Germany
See all sites in Trier

Details

Founded: 1877
Category: Museums in Germany
Historical period: German Empire (Germany)

Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Margaret Hanhardt (3 years ago)
Very interesting. From the Iron age to the 17th Century. Everything well preserved. Take a mobile along for explanations of major pieces. We'll worth a visit
Jef Adriaenssens (3 years ago)
Terrific museum of the history of the Trier region. We learned a lot ?
Paul Sanders (3 years ago)
Superb collection, but the presentation is crying out for a revamp, as so often in german museums. Therefore only three stars.
Steven Vispoel (3 years ago)
Nice museum, not too big but interesting if you like roman history.
Jonno Whitby (3 years ago)
Excellent. Give yourself plenty of time. English speakers should get an audio guide as most signage is in German.
Powered by Google

Featured Historic Landmarks, Sites & Buildings

Historic Site of the week

Château de Foix

The Château de Foix dominates the town of Foix. An important tourist site, it is known as a centre of the Cathars. Built on an older 7th-century fortification, the castle is known from 987. In 1002, it was mentioned in the will of Roger I, Count of Carcassonne, who bequeathed the fortress to his youngest child, Bernard. In effect, the family ruling over the region were installed here which allowed them to control access to the upper Ariège valley and to keep surveillance from this strategic point over the lower land, protected behind impregnable walls.

In 1034, the castle became capital of the County of Foix and played a decisive role in medieval military history. During the two following centuries, the castle was home to Counts with shining personalities who became the soul of the Occitan resistance during the crusade against the Albigensians.