Neustrasse (New Street), Trier
New Street is a wonderful shopping and cultural destination with a long history. New Street was built on the grounds of the ancient Roman Forum, which had a hall and marketplace, and was part of the city center. After the hall fell into disuse, a "new street" was built through the ruins.
Remnants of the hall's walls can be seen in some of New Street's cellars. During Medieval times, a city wall gate stood at the street's southern end. The street has been known as Nova Platea, or "New Street," since 1150.
After World War II bombs damaged many of New Street's buildings, the buildings were rebuilt and reorganized. Today, visitors will find 22 cultural monuments on New Street. For example, 23 New Street 23 dates to 1595 and features Gothic architecture. 42 Neustrasse dates to 1596 and has original Roman bricks in its cellar.
Visitors can walk New Street and check out various shops, restaurants, cafes, and galleries. Shoppers will find designer clothing, jewelry, ceramics, books, and more. At the Gallery Network, visitors will find exhibitions, a beautiful garden, and events such as concerts, lectures, and readings.
Remnants of the hall's walls can be seen in some of New Street's cellars. During Medieval times, a city wall gate stood at the street's southern end. The street has been known as Nova Platea, or "New Street," since 1150.
After World War II bombs damaged many of New Street's buildings, the buildings were rebuilt and reorganized. Today, visitors will find 22 cultural monuments on New Street. For example, 23 New Street 23 dates to 1595 and features Gothic architecture. 42 Neustrasse dates to 1596 and has original Roman bricks in its cellar.
Visitors can walk New Street and check out various shops, restaurants, cafes, and galleries. Shoppers will find designer clothing, jewelry, ceramics, books, and more. At the Gallery Network, visitors will find exhibitions, a beautiful garden, and events such as concerts, lectures, and readings.
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Neustrasse (New Street) on Map
Sight Name: Neustrasse (New Street)
Sight Location: Trier, Germany (See walking tours in Trier)
Sight Type: Shopping
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Sight Location: Trier, Germany (See walking tours in Trier)
Sight Type: Shopping
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Trier, Germany
Create Your Own Walk in Trier
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Trier Introduction Walking Tour
Trier is Germany’s oldest city and features beautiful Roman ruins, impressive medieval architecture, stunning churches, and fascinating museums.
While an inscription on the famous Red House states that the city was founded 1300 years before the Romans arrived, this has never been proven. The Celtics originally founded Trier during the fourth century BC. The Romans arrived in the first century... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles
While an inscription on the famous Red House states that the city was founded 1300 years before the Romans arrived, this has never been proven. The Celtics originally founded Trier during the fourth century BC. The Romans arrived in the first century... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles
In The Footsteps of Karl Marx
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Here, the father of socialism and one of the most important philosophers of the 19th century, who, as an adult, managed to change the course of the world's history, had spent the first 17 years of... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles
Here, the father of socialism and one of the most important philosophers of the 19th century, who, as an adult, managed to change the course of the world's history, had spent the first 17 years of... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles
Trier's Roman Ruins Walking Tour
Nowadays it sounds a bit weird that a small German town of Trier, some 20-minute drive from the Luxembourg border, was once the capital of the mighty Western Roman Empire. Still, "the second Rome", as the emperor Diocletian used to call it, today fully lives up to its former status.
Founded in 15 BC by the Roman emperor Octavian Augustus, this oldest city in Germany is a home to the... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.9 Km or 3 Miles
Founded in 15 BC by the Roman emperor Octavian Augustus, this oldest city in Germany is a home to the... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.9 Km or 3 Miles