Statue of Treverer Horses

Bitburg

Situated in front of Bitburg’s County Hall is a bronze statue of Treverer Horses to honour Bitburg’s Celtic past. When Julius Caesar came along with his fellow Romans in 50BC, he noted that the Treverie, a Celtic tribe, bred the finest horses in the region and had excellent cavalry skills.

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Treverer-Pferde in Bitburg, © TI Bitburger Land

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Die Treverer Pferde Kreisverwaltung in Biturg, © TI Bitburger Land

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Treverer-Pferde in Bitburg Kreisverwaltung, © TI Bitburger Land

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At a glance

Opening hours

From April 27th to January 15th
Monday
00:00 - 23:59

Tuesday
00:00 - 23:59

Wednesday
00:00 - 23:59

Thursday
00:00 - 23:59

Friday
00:00 - 23:59

Saturday
00:00 - 23:59

Sunday
00:00 - 23:59

Place

Bitburg

Contact

Tourist-Information Bitburger Land
Römermauer 6
54634 Bitburg
Phone: (0049) 6561 94 34 0
Fax: (0049) 6561 94 34 20

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Statue of Treverer Horses

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