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Church of Our Lady (Liebfrauenkirche)

Liebfrauenstrasse 2, Trier, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
0651/75-801
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Ranked #3 of 146 attractions in Trier
Type: Religious Sites
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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

The most outstanding part of this church is the modern and abstract stained glass, worth a visit just to see that.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

13th century church in Roman temple complex from Constantine times. It is considered to be one of the oldest Gothic churches in Germany. It was quite damaged during the war but rebuilt and reopened in early 1950s as a small basilica. The architecture is very interesting. The church has two and part of it even three levels. Beautiful portals draw... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2013

We were the only people in the church at the time we visited. It was so peaceful and quiet. This is an interesting church given its Greek cross floorplan. Right next door to the Dom so it's very easy to find.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2013

Next to the Trierer Dom blooms its slender companion – Liebfrauenkirche, a splendid exponent of Gothic architecture, dating from 1235-1260, 800 years younger than the Dom. The interior pronounces the most eloquently the fundamental difference between Gothic and Renaissance styles – the former embodies in all parts of its architecture the dynamism of the living growth, while the latter the... More

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Madison, Wisconsin
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

Connected to the Dom, this is in sharp contrast to the older church. Though not really modern, the pews and architecture makes it seem modern.

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Irving, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2012

This church, the oldest Gothic church in Germany, is beautiful inside and out. The beauty of the massive stained glass windows to the simple dove on the communion alter. The simplicity of the church makes it a wonderful place to visit and take in the large sun rays that shine through the stained glass like a kaleidoscope. Only a few... More

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Luxembourg
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 November 2012

After a few years of visiting Trier, I was thrilled to recently find that this church is now open to the public, and what an amazing renovation. On a sunny afternoon this week we found the light pouring through the stained glass windows to create a heavenly aura of beauty. The architecture is quite different to the Dom next door,... More

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Seattle, Washington
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 October 2012

If you like colorful modern stain glass this church has it. Light and airy Gothic. German only flyers and not much info available, but worth a 20 minute walk around. Don't miss the painted columns as you enter.

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Boone, North Carolina, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2012

Closed for all of 2010, this church has been open for more than a year, and it, too, is a sight to see, located adjacent to the Dom. I recommend it.

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The Hague, The Netherlands
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 September 2012

The stained glass windows that surround you the moment you enter, bathe the elaborate interior in brilliant colours as if it were a polyphonic chant of peace amidst a world in turmoil.

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