If you are standing in front of the facade of Germany's most ancient cathedral, only the right tower breaks the perfect symmetry. According to legend, the Archbishop of Trier ordered to add a few centimeters to it in the XVI century, so that it would be higher than the bell tower of the church of St. Gangolf, on the Hauptmarkt. The cathedral began to be built under Emperor Constantine, who recognized (it seems under the influence of Mother Elena) Christianity as the dominant religion in Rome, which immediately needed cathedrals, monasteries, and land plots. Built in the IV century, the cathedral stood for a little more than a century and was burned by barbarians in the V century during the collapse of the Western Roman Empire, the northern capital of which was Trier. The new cathedral was rebuilt on the basis of the external walls that remained standing. The current cathedral was built in several stages: in the XI, XII, XIII, XIV centuries. The Romanesque style of the cathedral was partially eroded by the installation of Baroque altars and other elements in the same style. The importance of the cathedral for Christians lay not only in the time of its creation, but in the relics collected in the cathedral. One of them is the chiton that was supposedly on Jesus at Calvary. This tunic, called the sacred rock, was presented to the cathedral by the mother of Emperor Constantine Elena, but was publicly shown only in 1512. The audience consisted of Emperor Maximilian I and the bishops. Just before the Reformation. Now the Sacred Rock is rarely put on public display and is kept in the chapel of healing, specially built for it. It was last exhibited in 2012 and attracted several hundred thousand pilgrims to the cathedral.

Other TA reviewers cover everything of importance. It was not obvious to me where the robe was located when I arrived earlier, when I went back to go to the gift shop, located to the right of the altar (if facing the altar) and up stairs (opened at 10am) I found the robe. It was in a small area that overlooks the whole cathedral.

The structure itself is awesome and it is a short walk from the main Square. Wait until you get inside then you would get a chance to see beautiful stained windows, frescoes, marble statutes and the ceiling is out of this world! You can sit for a while to take it all in, light a candle and say a little prayer. Highly Recommended!

This was my second visit to St. Peter's Cathedral and I spent a lot more time to explore the interior and gardens on this trip. Here are my new observations. There are many individual altars spread throughout the sanctuary and I took the time to appreciate each one. I am in awe of the ornate detail on these very diverse altars and clearly no expense was spared by the patron families. The wood paneling in the back is very detailed and it is worth it to get up close and observe the craftsmanship. The ceiling above the main altar in front is amazing. The white sculptures against the blue background create an impressive sight. I noticed for the first time the floral ornamentation around the pipes of the organ and also the underground chapel below the main altar. The asymmetric towers also stood out to me this time. Finally, the cloister yard between this cathedral and the Liebfrauenkirche is also worth a visit. I suggest walking through the corridors and then across the yard itself.

We visited while in Trier, and the church was amazing. Started same time as St Peter's in Rome, it was a delight to walk thru and experience. Free entry, a small guide for €.5. Definitely worthwhile

We only had a few minutes inside due to being in the middle of a walking tour, but were still impressed by this cathedral, parts of which date back to Roman times. Our guide told us stories about the building which were fascinating. There are some impressive statues and other artworks inside, plus remains of ancient frescoes. We sadly didn’t have time to see the cloisters. The organ pipes are fascinating if you have an interest as I do!

An impressive edifice with obviously much history. At the far upper end is the incredibly decorated room where the “Holy Coat,” ie. “der Heilige Rock,” of Christ is located. By tradition, but admittedly not authenticated, the tunic of Christ referenced in John 18:23. To me disturbingly, a souvenir gift shop is located adjacent this, the deemed most sacred spot in the building. I couldn’t help but think of how Jesus felt about “money-changers” in the temple. A second room off the souvenir shop contains other “sacred treasures” and relics one may see for a price.