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Aachen (/ ˈ ɑː k ən / ⓘ AH-kən, German: ⓘ; Aachen dialect: Oche; Dutch: Aken [ˈaːkə(n)] ⓘ; French: Aix-la-Chapelle; [a] Latin: Aquae Granni or Aquisgranum) is the 13th-largest city in North Rhine-Westphalia and the 27th-largest city of Germany, with around 261,000 inhabitants.
Aachen, city, North Rhine-Westphalia state, western Germany. It was a royal residence of the emperor Charlemagne, and it served as the principal coronation site of Holy Roman emperors and of German kings from the Middle Ages to the Reformation.
Jan 26, 2020 · 1. Aachen Cathedral. Source: Shutterstock. Aachen Cathedral. Ordered by Charlemagne as a Palatine chapel at the end of the 8th century, this monument was his burial place in 805. From 936 to 1531 the cathedral also witnessed the coronation of a long line of Holy Roman kings.
Mar 10, 2024 · Tourism in Aachen – Welcome to the website of the official tourism organization of the city of Aachen. Here you will find information about city guided tour , overnight stays, sights and everything about your stay.
Mar 27, 2024 · 27 March 2024. Once a Roman spa town, historic Aachen still draws visitors today who come to visit its centuries-old cathedral and drink the healing waters of Elisenbrunnen. Discover the top things to do in Germany’s most westerly city.
Situated in the centre of a tri-border region, Aachen boasts a variety of tourist attractions and historical architecture like the impressive Aachen cathedral.
We think Aachen is the most beautiful city in the world. The Aachen Cathedral – the first UNESCO World Heritage Site – and the city's over 2,000 years of history are particularly responsible for this. But it is also the squares, the winding streets and monuments that give it its unique flair. What is it for you?
Sep 4, 2023 · SUBSCRIBE https://viatravelers.com/sub-to-youtube Aachen is one of the oldest cities in Germany. It is also the home of several museums, libraries, and his...
Aachen is a historically important city, spa and university centre in North Rhine-Westphalia, situated at the "three lands corner" where the borders of Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands meet.
Discover the treasures of Aachen, a historic city with a cathedral, a thermal bath, museums and parks. Explore the city center, the spa district, the Frankenberg quarter and the surrounding nature on foot or by bike.
