Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Flashback: Trier, Germany



Sa “It has been a rainy week so far.”
Mo “Yep, so not doing much in way of sightseeing.”

Sa “This weather always takes me back to when we lived overseas when pop pop was still wearing his uniform.”
Mo “Really? What place were you thinking of?”
 


Sa “Do you remember taking the trip to Trier?”
Mo “Mmmm? Was that where we saw the floating man?”



Sa “Correct! I was still really nervous when we took photos back then but have gotten much better.”
Mo “True. What else do you know about that place?”

Sa “Inquisitive today?”
Mo “Not really just bored from the rain”

Sa “Well since you asked I will give you plenty of knowledge about this beautiful old town.”
Mo “I asked for this.”

Sa “Trier is Germany’s oldest town. Trier’s original Latin name was Augusta Treverorum, this name is from the founding in 16 B.C.E. by the Roman emperor Augustus. However, the area had been occupied by the Celts for many centuries before the Romans arrived.”
Mo “Is that why the old gate is there?”



 Sa “Yes the Porta Nigra is from around this same time. In addition, Augusta Treverorum served as the capital of the Roman northern territories for over 400 years and for a while it was the capital of the Roman province later known as Treveris. The town was the residence of at least eight Roman emperors over time. As Roman power fell, the Franks took over the city in 459.”

Mo “Wow that means the place is really old. What about the garden and palace that we saw when we got that delicious pork chop?”
Sa “First that is a schnitzel not really a pork chop. Secondly the palace and garden is another reason many people go to this town.”
Mo “Yum schnitzel. One thing I know of the Electoral palace is The Electoral Palace is considered one of the most beautiful rococo palaces in the world.” 

Sa “You surprise me all the time with some off the things you know. Something I know is that the Palace Garden, was commissioned by Archbishop Johann Philipp von Walderdorff in1756 and designed by Johannes Seiz. The sculptures were crafted by Ferdinand Tietz.”

Mo “The final thought is that if anyone gets the chance go to Germany this should definitely be a stop on your trip.”



MoSa “And for all those humans who like the images here and want to see more you can visit our moms site to purchase images from the link below.”

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