Trier: Petrusbrunnen

2006-05-02

This is a part of the "Petrusbrunnen" ("Peter Fountain") on the "Hauptmarkt" ("Main Market") in Trier, created in 1595. It is named after the patron saint of Trier, Saint Peter, and depicts virtues and vices. The woman on the right is Justitia (Lady Justice) with sword and scale, symbolizing Justice, while the woman on the left is Sapientia with a snake, standing for Wisdom.



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General Information: Trier is a city in the Federal Republic of Germany with a population of 100,000. It is located in the Western part of Germany only 15 km from the border of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and lies on the banks of the Moselle River. It claims to be the oldest recognized city in Germany, being founded by the Romans 2000 years ago. Besides its numerous buildings from the Roman and the frequency of archaeological discoveries, it is very famous as a wine-growing region.