🧥 Trier Cathedral (Dom St. Peter)
Germany
About This Sacred Site
The Cathedral of St. Peter in Trier is the oldest cathedral in Germany, built on foundations laid by Emperor Constantine's mother, Helena, in the 4th century. The cathedral houses the Holy Robe (Heiliger Rock), believed to be the seamless garment of Christ for which Roman soldiers cast lots at the Crucifixion. The relic is rarely displayed; its last exhibition in 2012 drew over 500,000 pilgrims. The cathedral complex includes the adjacent Church of Our Lady (Liebfrauenkirche), one of the earliest Gothic churches in Germany, and both are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Key Facts
- •UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1986
- •The Holy Robe is believed to be Christ's seamless garment from the Crucifixion
- •Built on 4th-century Roman foundations from the time of Emperor Constantine
- •The last display of the Holy Robe in 2012 attracted over 500,000 pilgrims
- •The adjacent Liebfrauenkirche is one of the earliest Gothic churches in Germany
Location
Coordinates: 49.7565, 6.6433
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