Porta Nigra
city gate in
Trier
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#168 in Germany
The Porta Nigra is a large Roman city gate located in Trier, Germany. Constructed between 186 and 200 AD, it is the largest Roman city gate north of the Alps and one of the best-preserved monuments from that era. The name "Porta Nigra," which means "Black Gate," is derived from the darkened color of its stone, a result of centuries of weathering. The structure was originally part of a larger set of fortifications that surrounded the ancient city. In the Middle Ages, it was transformed into a church by the monk Simeon, who lived as a hermit in its upper floors.
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