Constantine Basilica, Trier, Germany Photos

Constantine Basilica (aka Imperial Basilica) (c306) is the largest intact Roman structure outside Rome. Now an Evangelical Church, the Basilica once was the place where Emperor Constantine would meet audiences. The Basilica was part of the development of Trier undertaken by the emperor from 306 CE. At the time, Trier, then Augusta Treverorum, was the capital of Rome's Western Empire and home of Constantine the Great.

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Pink Electoral Palace with red brick Constantine Basilica beyond. Trier, Germany.Constantine Basilica largest intact Roman structure outside Rome, now an Evangelical Church, built by Emperor Constantine as an imperial palace. Trier, Germany.Vast interior of Constantine Basilica where the Emperor greeted his subjects. Trier, Germany.Bust of Evangelist Matthew by Prof. Gustav Kaupert. Trier, Germany.
Pink Electoral Palace with red brick Constantine Basilica beyond. Trier, Germany.Constantine Basilica (c310) (under scaffolding) largest intact Roman structure outside Rome, now an Evangelical Church, built by Emperor Constantine as an imperial palace. Trier, Germany.Vast interior of Constantine Basilica where the Emperor greeted his subjects. Trier, Germany.Bust of Evangelist Matthew (c1880) by Prof. Gustav Kaupert. Trier, Germany.
Bust of Evangelist Mark by Prof. Gustav Kaupert. Trier, Germany.Bust of Evangelist Luke by Prof. Gustav Kaupert. Trier, Germany.Bust of Evangelist John by Prof. Gustav Kaupert. Trier, Germany.Red tower which serves as bell tower for Constantine Basilica. Trier, Germany.
Bust of Evangelist Mark (c1880) by Prof. Gustav Kaupert. Trier, Germany.Bust of Evangelist Luke (c1887) by Prof. Gustav Kaupert. Trier, Germany.Bust of Evangelist John (c1887) by Prof. Gustav Kaupert. Trier, Germany.Red tower (roter turm) (1647) which serves as bell tower for Constantine Basilica. Trier, Germany.
Red tower & Petersburg Portal. Trier, Germany.Petersburg Portal between Red tower & Electoral Palace, a remaining part of demolished Niederschloss. Trier, Germany.

Red tower & Petersburg Portal (c1620). Trier, Germany.Petersburg Portal between Red tower & Electoral Palace, a remaining part of demolished Niederschloss. Trier, Germany.

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