Architectural, Cultural sights in Trier
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Konstantinbasilika
The brick Konstantinbasilika was constructed in AD 310 as Constantine's throne hall. Its dimensions (67m long and 36m high) are truly mind-blowing considering that it was built by the Romans. Later part of the residence of Trier's prince-electors, it is now a typically austere Protestant church.
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Dreikönigenhaus
The 13th-century Dreikönigenhaus is a late Gothic residence with a geometrically painted facade. Originally, the entrance was up on the 1st floor, reachable by stairs that could be retracted in case of danger.
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Karl-Marx-Haus
The early-18th-century baroque town house in which the author of Das Kapital was born is now the Karl-Marx-Haus, whose exhibits take a highbrow, dialectical look at Marx, the meaning of his intellectual and political legacy, and social democracy. Admission includes a free audio- guide that opens with the stirring cadences of L'Internationale; it's available in six languages, including that spoken by fully one third of visitors, Chinese (not at all surprising if you think about it). Well worth a stop if you're trying to figure out whether Barack Obama really is bringing socialism to America - or if you're in the market for a bust of Marx, or a Marx coffee mug, or a Marx co…
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