“THE FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE”
IN TRIER -“THE CENTRE OF ANTIQUITY”
“Welcome to the Roman Empire. The ancient kingdom stretched from Britain to the Black Sea and from Spain to Egypt. Its military capabilities and technical and cultural achievements had no contemporary comparison. Its residents profited from sanitation and fresh water transported through aqueducts and lived in houses with heated flooring. Even in distant regions of the provinces, there were proper roads, and trade flourished. The public refreshed itself through thermal springs and enjoyed exquisite food, while being entertained in theaters and circus arenas.
Even today, there is proof around the globe of the numerous legacies of the once-booming empire. Trier, founded in 17 B.C. and the oldest city in Germany, is one such example. Known as “Augusta Trevorum” in the fourth century, it was the seat of the Roman Empire for many decades. The Porta Nigra (Latin for black gate), which can be seen even today, has been a UNESCO Cultural Heritage Site since 1986 and is a testimony to the legacy of the Roman Empire north of the Alps.
Trier is, therefore, the perfect choice for the exhibition “The Fall of the Roman Empire.” Three museums in the city deal with the interesting question of how the enormous kingdom faded into oblivion.”
Quotation from Deutcshes Welles on line https://www.dw.com/en/what-led-to-the-downfall-of-the-roman-empire/a-62670728
-State Exhibition in Trier, Germany June 25-to November 27, 2022
-A Major State Exhibition in 3 Museums
“Trier is the oldest city of Germany and in Late Antiquity it became a Roman imperial residence. As venue for the state exhibition “The Fall of the Roman Empire”, it fits perfectly as it was once the largest Roman city north of the Alps and has seen the downfall first hand.Even today , Roman monuments characterize Trier, eight of which were classified as UNESCO World-Heritage Sights in 1986. Alongside Römerbrücke, Konstantin-Basilika, Trierer Dom und Liebfrauenkirche and Igeler Säule the following sites became World-Heritage-Sites and are included in the Fall-AntikenCard.”
This Exhibition involves 3 seperate but related museums ,…31 rooms,,,2000 square meters and 700 exhibits,…drawn from 130 museums and 20 different countries!
-RHEINISCHES LANDESMUSEUM TRIER
State Exhibition in Trier,Germany
“THE FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE”
“THE DOWNFALL OF AN EMPIRE”-RHEINISCHES LANDESMUSEUM TRIER
As the central historical exhibition, the Rheinische Landesmuseum Trier will show the decisive, yet little known era of the Roman Empire in the 4th and 5th centuries in a 1,000m2 exhibition space. With the help of key exhibits from all over the world,they have put together an exciting exhibition which illustrates “the crucial facts and causes that led to the fall of the Roman Empire” in a way that is clear and easy to understand. Furthermore, it shows which Roman traditions and achievements were lost and which survived, albeit in a slightly different form, between the splendid late antiquity and the supposedly dark Early Middle Ages.
“The Roman Empire was vast. At its height, it covered a huge area which encompassed most of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. It was only able to last as long as it did, thanks to intelligent leadership, strict management and an innovative infrastructure. Despite all this, it still met its end – but how and why? The reasons for this have been discussed for centuries. Were there any signs of the destruction that was to come? Why and how were once flourishing metropolises abandoned? And what legacy did the fallen empire leave behind?”
-STADTMUSEUM SIMEONSTIFT TRIER
“ROME’S LEGACY. VISIONS AND MYTHS IN ART”
The Stadtmuseum Simeonstift highlights the continued existence of the Roman Empire in art and cultural history.
Works of art from the 5th century reflect people’s fascination with “Rome”, the echoes of which we can still hear today. The exhibition impressively shows the tension of how the Roman Empire and its fall has sometimes been interpreted as “the worst misfortune” and other times regarded as a “brilliant triumph of freedom”.
-MUSEUM AM DOM TRIER
“THE SYMBOL OF THE CROSS – A WORLD REARRANGING ITSELF”
The exhibition at the Museum am Dom focuses on the Mosel and Rhine region from the beginnings of Christianity to the 7th century. It shows how the Christian church was able to step into the power vacuum resulting from the disintegration of the Roman Empire and the gradual dissolution of the Roman leadership structures. The exhibition also looks at what role the church played in continuing Roman traditions.
STATE EXHIBITION „THE FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE“
CENTRE OF ANTIQUITY
Trier is the oldest city of Germany and in Late Antiquity it became a Roman imperial residence. As venue for the state exhibition “The Fall of the Roman Empire”, it fits perfectly as it was once the largest Roman city north of the Alps and has seen the downfall first hand.
Today still, Roman monuments characterize Trier, eight of which were classified as UNESCO World-Heritage Sights in 1986. Alongside Römerbrücke, Konstantin-Basilika, Trierer Dom und Liebfrauenkirche and Igeler Säule the following sites became World-Heritage-Sites and are included in our Fall-AntikenCard.
TIME TRAVEL TO THE ROMAN ANTIQUITY
Experience Trier’s Roman past on September 17 and 18 at the Roman Festival in the Imperial Baths. Numerous actors invite then in the Imperial Baths to participate in life in antiquity and participate in various activities. A diverse program is offered for visitors young and old.
-BOOK YOUR GUIDED TOUR NOW
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Information on guided tours
+49 (0) 651 97808-52
Accomodation, arrangements with overnight stays
+49 (0) 651 97808-14
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General information
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-GETTING THERE
You can reach all three Museums within 10mins of walking distance from Trier main station. For bus users the closest stop to the Rheinisches Landesmuseum is „Mustorstraße“ or „Kaiserthermen“. The entrance to the Stadtmuseum Simeonstift is in close proximity to the cultural landmark „Porta Nigra“. Its bus stop is just around the corner where almost every busline stops. The Museum am Dom is located across the street from the Trierer Cathedral. For more information on all connections, please, consult the VRT-Fahrplanauskunft.
PARKING
The museums do not offer parking on-site. Public parking is available in close proximity to all three museums, e.g. the Parkhaus Basilika.
There is also bus parking available close to the museums (on Weberbach, paid parking). The Rheinisches Landesmuseum has a bus waiting space where visitors can get on and off the bus. For the Stadtmuseum Simeonstift there is a waiting space close by as well (Franz-Ludwig-Strasse).
