Trier is all about Marc Aurel
The time has come again: the German cultural scene, which Trier likes to neglect a little, will be increasingly looking at the Moselle city in the coming months. The reason for this is the new state exhibition, which Marc Aurel alias Marcus Aurelius is dedicated. Trier, formerly known as Augusta Treverorum, was once the largest city in the Roman province of Gallia Belgica. Emperor Marc Aurel never visited the place, but one of the most important monuments is thanks to him: the Porta Nigra, once the northern city gate.
The exhibition
The new state exhibition – the first show, which is completely dedicated to the life and work of Marc Aurel – is, as with the past editions, a joint work of several cultural institutions: The sub -exhibition « Kaiser, Feldherr, Philosopher » in the Rhenish State Museum is devoted to the life of the unusual ruler, which worked in Rome in the second century and under normal circumstances, such as Museum Director Marcus Reuter affirmed, « never had become emperor ».
Marc Aurel: Not only his image, but also his philosophical writings have been employing people for centuries. Photo: GDKE/Rheinische Landesmuseum Trier, Thomas Zühmer
The chronologically structured exhibition not only takes a close look at its reign, but also his philosophical legacy, which has been hidden over centuries. One focus is on his « self -considerations », which have been translated into dozens of languages to this day.
In part two of « Marc Aurel » in the Simeonstift City Museum, the exhibition organizers go to the question « What is good rule? » After without, as museum director Viola Skiba explains, to give an all -encompassing answer. Rather, the show shows in eight stations representations of forms of government in all its diversity.
The total exhibition area in both houses is 1,600 square meters.
The total exhibition area in both houses is 1,600 square meters. A total of around 400 objects can be seen, in addition to pieces from our own collections, about 117 loan from all over Europe, for example from the Louvre, the British Museum and the Vatican Museums.
The accompanying program
The two exhibitions complement 391 events. Lectures, guided tours and readings are part of the pedagogical program in both houses. In addition to separate, reduced -livelihood and tours for visually impaired people, the organizers also offer diverse events for young museum visitors. The entire program can be found under www.marc-aurel-trier.de.
Artist August Trümper immortalized the Roman politician in « The Rider Stand of Marc Aurel », a watercolor from 1898. Photo: Stadtmuseum Simeonstift Trier
If you want to learn more about the exhibits, you can use the catalogs that have appeared on the two solo exhibitions.
Practical information
The show runs until November 23. Greater crowds can probably be expected, especially at the beginning of the exhibition, on weekends, during the school holidays and then again around mid -November. Since both participating museums do not have their own parking, it is worth traveling by public transport (train and bus).
To glue or moisten: Grand Duke Henri as a stamp motif
The combination ticket for both exhibitions is available at a price of 22 euros. Individually, you pay 16 euros (Rheinische State Museum) or 12 euros (Simeonstift City Museum). The organizers also offer special admission tickets for families. The price for a permanent ticket for the entire term of the show is 45 euros.
State exhibition « Marc Aurel », Tue-so 10 am-6pm; Further information on the state exhibition can be found at www.marc-aurel-trier.de. Tickets can be found under www.ticket-regional.de.
