Aula Palatina
Trier, Germany UNESCO World Heritage Site
Aula Palatina is a church building in Trier, Germany, featuring Early Christian architecture. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Germany and is part of the Roman Monuments, Cathedral of St. Peter and Church of Our Lady in Trier UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs of 23 °C. The coldest months are January and December, when daily highs are 4 °C. December is also the wettest month, with 83 mm of rain. The site is 561 km from Berlin and can be reached via Luxembourg-Findel International Airport, located 34 km away.
The building is wheelchair accessible. It is located near the Trier Cathedral, 0.3 km away, and the Porta Nigra, 0.7 km away. Other nearby sites include the Abbey of Echternach, 17.2 km away, the Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial, 36.5 km away, and Vianden Castle, 37.5 km away. Opening hours vary by season. From April to October, the building is open Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 18:00 and Sunday from 13:00 to 18:00. In other months, it is open from 10:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 16:00 on weekdays, and from 13:00 to 15:00 on Sundays.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 23 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 4 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 8 | 4 |
| Average low, °C | -1 | -1 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Rainfall, mm | 74 | 59 | 66 | 53 | 66 | 70 | 69 | 66 | 68 | 76 | 68 | 83 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 15 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
