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A.D. 958 to signify Trier's right to conduct a market, marks the Hauptmarkt (Main
Market) of today's city. On the other side of the coin, in 1818 a man was born in Tri-
er whose ideas were in opposition to the free market concept; his name was Karl
Marx.
Walks between the area of the Porta Nigra and beyond the Main Market will find
you among stores galore, ranging from the quaint antiques shop to the eclectic gift
emporium to the modern department store. Fine wines may be found in several
locations (tastings offered, of course, prior to purchase), as well as rare Roman
coins at the shop Haubrich. In 1993 Trier claimed the largest antique coin discov-
ery with a find of more than 2,500 Roman gold pieces.
Trier is an appealing city. It probably can attribute much of this appeal to the
fact that it has been an imperial residence since the days of the Caesars. Strolling
through Trier, you will see examples of Renaissance, Baroque, and Rococo ar-
chitecture standing side by side. More recently, during the 19th century, several
impressive citizens' houses of outstanding architectural beauty were built along
with many museums, including the Archaeological Museum, Bishop's Museum,
Cathedral Treasury, the Karl Marx Museum, and the newest favorite, the Toy Mu-
seum.
There are three different types of tours for English-speaking tourists. From
March through October you can ride in Trier's “biggest convertible.” The CityTour
bus departs Saturday from Porta Nigra at 1400. Journey time: about one hour.
Fare: €11.50 adults; €7.00 children age 6 to 14. The TrierTour allows you to board
the sightseeing bus at any one of the 13 bus stops. Air-conditioned buses run
every 30 minutes, and you can get on and off to visit the sights whenever you
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