Roman amphitheater in Trier - another symbol of the ancient period in the history of the city, clear evidence of the power of the Roman Empire. The amphitheater is located outside the medieval city center, one mile from the Market Square, on the slopes of the mountain Petrisberg.

Construction of the amphitheater was carried out simultaneously with the construction of the Roman city walls in the I century AD. His arena is an oval length 75 and a width of 50 meters, around which are arranged three-tiered spectator stands. 26 rows of stores 20 thousand people ready to enjoy the brutal gladiatorial games, battles with wild animals and mass executions. Like the Roman Coliseum at the scene of the Trier Amphitheatre has extensive cellars where expect output to battle gladiators and exotic animals. By means of special platforms and a complex system of lifts achieved their spectacular appearance on the scene right out of the ground. In its original purpose amphitheater existed until the V century.

In the Middle Ages the Roman amphitheater was partially destroyed, part of his land was a place of extraction of stone for urban construction. Extant buildings in 1986, as well as other ancient buildings in Trier, were taken under protection of UNESCO.

Currently, the Roman amphitheater is the venue for various events, concerts and the annual Festival of Antiquity (historical reconstruction of Roman gladiatorial combat).