Church of Our Lady
Liebfrauenkirche
One of Germany's earliest Gothic churches, beside the cathedral. Its cross-shaped plan, supported by twelve columns, resembles a rose.
The Church of Our Lady was built around 1230 to 1260 and is one of Germany's earliest Gothic churches. It shares its lineage with the builders of Reims Cathedral in France. Its plan combines a Greek cross with a circle in a centralized layout. Twelve columns represent the twelve apostles, and light falls through the high windows into the center, making the interior bright and airy. Since 2011 it has officially been called the Church of Our Lady's Assumption. A cloister links it with the cathedral, and both are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Entry is free. Enter from the south side of the cathedral. Visiting both takes about an hour.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–18:00 (except during religious services)
Nearby sights
- Trier Cathedral
- Museum am Dom
- Hauptmarkt
- Trier Christmas Market
- House of the Three Magi
- Basilica of Constantine (Aula Palatina)
- Electoral Palace & Palace Garden
- Stadtmuseum Simeonstift