St. Paulin
A Baroque church designed by Balthasar Neumann, often called one of the most beautiful Baroque churches in the Rhineland, with a lavish ceiling painting and a pale pink and white interior.
St. Paulin was built in the mid-18th century under the direction of Balthasar Neumann, the architect of the Würzburg Residence. Its interior has bright pale pink and white tones with gold decoration. The ceiling depicts the stories of Trier's martyrs, and the high altar is ornate and elaborate. The crypt holds the stone sarcophagus of Bishop Paulinus of Trier. The church is in the northeast of the Old Town, about a 15-minute walk from the Porta Nigra. Entry is free, and the church is quieter, with fewer tourists.
Opening hours
About 09:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Porta Nigra
- Museum am Dom
- Stadtmuseum Simeonstift
- House of the Three Magi
- Trier Cathedral
- Church of Our Lady
- Hauptmarkt
- Trier Christmas Market