Trier
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Trier is a historic city located on the banks of the Moselle river in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate. Founded by the Romans as Augusta Treverorum, it served as one of the four capitals of the Roman Empire during the Tetrarchy. The city is renowned for its well-preserved Roman monuments and cathedrals, which are designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Statistics
Area
117.07 km²
Population
112,737