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Fassade der Basilika St. Matthias in Trier

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St. Matthias Basilica

The only apostle's tomb north of the Alps. An active Benedictine abbey with a Romanesque basilica.

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District Trier-Süd
Admission Free admission
Category Pilgerort

St. Matthias holds the only apostle's tomb north of the Alps. According to tradition, the relics of the apostle Matthias were brought here by the Empress Helena. A Romanesque basilica and an active Benedictine abbey, it is also a popular stop on the Camino de Santiago.

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A guided Old Town walk links the Basilica of St. Matthias with the city's other highlights.

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