Imperial Baths in Trier - monumental remnants of the once huge baths Late type - an excellent testimony to the greatness "of the North of Rome" (so named Trier in those days). The structure with a partially preserved walls 19 meters high is one of the largest buildings of this destination. In 1986 Trier imperial terms are recognized and considered a cultural monument of world heritage under UNESCO protection.

The construction of the imperial term began in the east of Trier in the 3rd century and was completed during the reign of Constantine. They never used for its intended purpose, and were later rebuilt in the forum. Unused terms are gradually destroyed, rebuilt inside to meet the needs of changing owners. After the decline of the era of Roman rule it was used as a cavalry barracks. Later, high reliable imperial walls served as protection for the term of the castle of the Frankish Duke, and in the early 12th century became part of the city walls and its bastion.

Only in the early 20th century began an extensive archaeological excavations in the territory of Trier emperor term. But the most large-scale scientific research, restoration and reconstruction were carried out after World War II under the direction of researcher of ancient architecture Arnold Chira. At present, the territory of the imperial term in Trier is an archaeological park, the exhibition held in the open air.