St. Matthias' Abbey
Abtei St. Matthias
A Benedictine abbey that holds the tomb of the Apostle Matthias, the only apostle's tomb north of the Alps, and a major pilgrimage site for centuries.
St. Matthias' Abbey lies on the southern edge of the Old Town. The church is Romanesque, with Baroque decoration on its west façade. According to tradition, the relics of St. Matthias, who was chosen to replace Judas as one of the Twelve Apostles, were brought to Trier by Helena, mother of Constantine. His tomb lies in the nave. The crypt holds stone sarcophagi of several of Trier's earliest bishops, and nearby are the remains of a Roman-era cemetery. Entry to the church is free. The abbey is still home to monks, so please keep quiet. It is about a 10-minute bus ride from the city centre.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Barbara Baths
- Roman Bridge
- Imperial Baths
- Viehmarkt Baths
- Karl Marx House
- Rheinisches Landesmuseum Trier
- Basilica of Constantine (Aula Palatina)
- Electoral Palace & Palace Garden