Porta Nigra
| Porta Nigra | |
|---|---|
The Porta Nigra viewed from the north. | |
Interactive map of the Porta Nigra area | |
| General information | |
| Type | City gate |
| Architectural style | Roman |
| Location | Trier, Germany |
| Coordinates | 49°45′35″N 6°38′38″E / 49.75972°N 6.64389°E |
| Construction started | 170 AD |
| Official name | Roman Monuments, Cathedral of St. Peter and Church of Our Lady in Trier |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | i, iii, iv, vi |
| Designated | 1986 (10th session) |
| Reference no. | 367 |
| Region | Europe and North America |
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The Porta Nigra (Latin for black gate), referred to by locals as the Porta, is a large Roman city gate in Trier, Germany. It is a monumental gateway representative of Hellenistic military architecture of the time. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The name Porta Nigra originated in the Middle Ages due to the darkened colour of its stone; the original Roman name has not been preserved.