The Market Square (Hauptmarkt) in Trier is located near the Trier Cathedral. Over the course of several centuries, a beautiful architectural complex of buildings built in the Romanesque and Gothic style has developed here.
In the center of the square in the early middle ages, a Roman granite column was installed, taken from the Imperial Palace. In the middle ages, it became a place of justice and a kind of pillory, but in 958, Archbishop Henry I of Trier installed a Christian cross here.
In 1595, near the column with the cross, the fountain of St. Peter was installed. It was built by architect Huffman in the Renaissance style. Saint Peter is the patron Saint of the city, and the female figures below represent the main virtues.
All the houses on the square were built in different eras, so you can see literally all the architectural styles: Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque, classic, modern. Several houses on the Market square are built in the 13th century half-timbered style.
At the corner of the square, there is a large four-story Stipe building with a four-pitched roof in the Czech style. This building is home to city Council celebrations.
