Trier, Germany, circa 1960

The Marktplatz or Market Place of Trier about 1960 with some period vehicles including what looks like a 3-wheel car at left. Trier was one of the few German towns occupied by the Romans and there are a few remnants of the Roman era, including the big Portanigra or black gate.  Trier was also the birthplace of Karl Marx and the birthhouse and the street (named Karl- Marx-Strasse, the only street in West Germany to get this name, unlike in the DDR where Karl Marx was the equivalent of Queen Victoria) are popular visitor attractions in the town.