Porta Nigra
Roman city gate in Trier, Germany / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Porta Nigra (Latin for black gate), referred to by locals as Porta, is a large Roman city gate in Trier, Germany. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.[2]
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General information | |
Type | City gate |
Architectural style | Roman |
Location | Trier, Germany |
Coordinates | 49°45′35″N 6°38′38″E |
Construction started | 170 AD[1] |
Official name | Roman Monuments, Cathedral of St. Peter and Church of Our Lady in Trier |
Type | Cultural |
Criteria | i, iii, iv, vi |
Designated | 1986 (10th session) |
Reference no. | 367 |
Region | Europe and North America |
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The name Porta Nigra originated in the Middle Ages due to the darkened colour of its stone; the original Roman name has not been preserved.