Ancient architecture Architecture of Germany

the porta nigra in trier, 1 of largest architectural relics roman period

the roman empire once extended on of today s german federal republic, , there still remains around 100-150ad @ limes romanus, border defence system of ancient rome marking boundaries of roman empire @ time. in addition military structures such forts , military camps built romans, , other border fortifications, there spas, bridges, , amphitheatres.

trier, on banks of moselle river, oldest city in germany, great metropolis founded in or before 16 bc. best-known survival period porta nigra, best-preserved ancient city gate. there remains of thermal spas, roman bridge , (reconstructed) constantine basilica.

with departure of romans, urban culture , advances in architecture (e.g., heating, windows, , glass) vanished germany.