The Secret of the Porta Nigra

Be there live when the Porta Nigra must be defended against attacking barbarians? It’s possible! In the experience tour “The Secret of the Porta Nigra,” participants embark on a fascinating journey back 1800 years to Roman Trier, when life was dangerous and daily work was tough – especially as a Roman soldier. The centurion has a lot to tell: played by a professional actor, he speaks of splendid glory and dark battles, of fame and impermanence, of Roman pride and barbarian defiance.

“The Secret of the Porta Nigra” is the audience favorite among our experience tours and guarantees a fresh perspective on and inside the Roman building that best represents the UNESCO World Heritage city of Trier: the Porta Nigra. The audience is drawn interactively into the thrilling story of this structure and soon can’t shake the feeling that something about the centurion before them isn’t quite right. Will they be proven right? Find out for yourself!

Note: We recommend this experience tour for viewers around 10 years and older. The tour is not suitable for wheelchair users or people with mobility impairments. Please be aware that the tour also takes place in cool rooms. Dress accordingly.