The Roman Basilica of Roth
The Roman Basilica of Roth, built at the beginning of the twelfth century, was the home of the first parish of Vianden. The Basilica originally contained only one nave as well as an imposing apse, decorated by five rows of superimposed recesses. Later on, the Basilica was enlarged towards the south, in keeping with the traditional plan of Roman Basilicas; it holds three naves, the central one being built according to a trapezoidal plan, whereas the meriodional nave is j7anked by a massive tower that forms a pendant to the apse of the first nave at the north-side of the building. The Templars ensured the religious service at the Roth Basilica. A disagreement, followed by several excommunications, arose after the arrival of the Trinitarians at Vianden in 1248.