Aachen, Germany Photos

Aachen, the most westerly city in Germany, is known for its hot springs (a spa since 1st century), but is more famous as the place where Charlemagne was crowned Holy Roman Emperor in 800 CE, where he held court, & was buried in the Octagon of Palatine Chapel of Aachen Cathedral. Between the 10th & 16th centuries, 30 princes were crowned King of Germania at Aachen Cathedral. The octagonal Cathedral and its Treasury host important religious art. Also notable are the 14thC Town Hall, built on the site of Charlemagne palace, and the New Aachen City Museum which presents the city's history in a modern way.

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Aachen Cathedral Mosaic ceiling with Christ enthroned, symbols of the four Evangelists & Elders from Apocalypse of John offering their crowns to Christ under dome of Palatine Chapel at Aachen Cathedral. Aachen, Germany Symbols of the four Evangelists surrounding center medallion on dome of Palatine Chapel at Aachen Cathedral. Aachen, Germany Mosaic depicting pelican feeding young with her own blood - symbol of self-sacrifice in Palatine Chapel at Aachen Cathedral. Aachen, Germany
Aachen Cathedral Treasury Silver-gilt bust of Charlemagne , with precious stones & containing Charlemagne relic at Aachen Cathedral Treasury. Aachen, Germany Medallion on Cross of Lothair with name & portrait of Carolingian ruler, Lothair II, at Aachen Cathedral Treasury. Aachen, Germany Silver book cover depicting Sts. John the Evangelist, John the Baptist, George & Theodore on ivory panels, together with Evangelists & two angels at Aachen Cathedral Treasury. Aachen, Germany
New Aachen City Museum New Aachen City Museum. Aachen, Germany Aachen Cathedral at the Beginning of Restoration Work by Michael Neher at New Aachen City Museum. Aachen, Germany Glass Drinking Horn at New Aachen City Museum. Aachen, Germany
Aachen Town Town Hall towers built on site of Charlemagne's palace. Aachen, Germany Eisenbrunnen pavilion featuring two sulfurous drinking fountains. Aachen, Germany Hedge hog constructed of confectionary & nuts in store window. Aachen, Germany
Charlemagne, Holy Roman Emperor Charlemagne in imagined portrait by workshop of Albrecht Dürer of Nürnberg at German Historical Museum. Berlin, Germany Imperial coronation of Charlemagne by Pope Leo III at Old St. Peter in Rome painting by Joseph Kehren after Alfred Rethes at New Aachen City Museum. Aachen, Germany Choir Hall Keystone with image of Charlemagne at New Aachen City Museum. Aachen, Germany
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