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Aachen

Culture of Aachen. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

Perhaps, beautiful cathedrals and churches remain the main attractions of the city. There are 27 religious places of interest in total in Aachen. Aachener Dom Cathedral is the most notable of them. This is a beautiful Gothic building, in which were crowned German emperors. Cathedral of St. Mary is a no less remarkable place. The church was built in the end of the 19th century.

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The local synagogue is an outstanding architectural monument, which is built in the Moorish style. One more important place of interest is located near Market Square. We are talking about the building of City Hall. The construction of the buildings was completed in 1353. Today tourists have a unique opportunity to visit the magnificent City Hall, where took place the coronation of 96 German rulers. In 1888 the building was severely damaged by fire, but thanks to the efforts of professional architects it was then completely restored. The walls of the hall are decorated with beautiful frescoes, which show important historical events of past centuries.

Town Hall Square is the location of a beautiful statue of Charles the Great. The statue is installed right in front of the building. There is also a wonderful fountain nearby. Don’t forget to visit a beautiful historic building named "New Redoubt", which is also home to the main concert hall of the city. An excursion to this building will be ultimately interesting to all fans of classical music. You should also not to forget to visit is the old Mariahilf hospital and see Frankenberg Castle, which has long remained the favorite residence of Charles the Great. There is a beautiful legend connected with the history of the fortress. It is believed that a treasure is stored in its territory - a ring that once has belonged to the beloved woman of the emperor. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Shopping in Aachen - main shopping streets, outlets and boutiques

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Those tourists, who want to see more sights of the city, should certainly go to the old town of Monschau located near Aachen. Many years ago excellent woolen mills were the main attraction of this town. Today Monschau attracts fans of eco-tourism. The reason for this fact is simple - a beautiful park Nationalpark Eifel is located just near the town. A part of the reserve is located in the territory of Germany and the other part is in Belgium. Rich forests, picturesque foothill areas and lakes of wondrous beauty – a walk in the reserve will leave a lot of impressions.

The city’s busiest street, Marktplatz or Market Square, is one big attraction in itself. Cafes, restaurants, shops, old burgher houses located here, all arouse a certain atmosphere of tranquility and serenity. Haus Löwenstein is considered the oldest burgher house in the city and its construction dates back to the year 1344. Moving a little further along Rathaus, you can find Katschhof, which is another ancient square with many architecturally interesting buildings.

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Discovering the architecture of Aachen from bird's eye view! Aachen Cathedral, Aachen Rathaus, Elisenbrunnen, Ponttor, RWTH Aachen University, Theater Aachen, all those monuments are defining the image of Aachen …

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Aachen is famous for its magnificent fountains. In addition to the fountain with the image of Karl the Great, there is another interesting one called Puppenbrunnen in the city of the Father of Europe. It is located not far from Katschhof and is a prominent landmark. Kreislauf des Geldes by Karl Henning Seemann is a very symbolic sculptural composition signifying the continuity of monetary flow. The sculptures represent the evils of humankind such as greed, beggary and bribery. Fischpüddelchen is some sort of adornment of the Fischmarkt. By the way, there is another building here considered attractive in terms of architecture, and it is called Grashaus. Those who love little “creepy” sculptures will appreciate the Bahkauv Fountain.

Aachen is interesting because it is positioned at the “point” where the three state borders are meeting – Belgium, the Netherlands, and as you can expect, Germany. Therefore, you can see here the “Three country point”, or as it is called “Drielandenpunt”. Restaurants and tourist centers are located around and this is a favorite vacation spot for both locals and travelers. Among some interesting churches, it is worth pointing out Heilig Kreuz-Kirche. The cathedral was built in 1902 and it is an excellent example of a neo-Gothic style in the spirit of historicism. The church has treasures dating back to the 15th-20th centuries. The 15th century cup has a particular value.

Guide to Aachen sightseeing - things to see and to visit

This city was founded by the Romans who were attracted by rich deposits of minerals. For a long time it was just another industrial center, but during the times of Charles the Great the town …

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If you want to feel the exceptional charm of antiquity, just go and see Ponttor. The ancient gate is especially impressive because it is preserved in excellent conditions, of which not every historical monument can boast. Another feature that this construction can be proud of is that any wish made here will definitely come true. The Marschiertor city gate is also well-preserved. Yet another interesting historical monument is called the Granusturm, but it is more like a relic of former greatness, that is, what is left of the palace of Karl the Great. Today it is a part of Rathaus, and at the same time it is a separate building with its own history.

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City tours, excursions and tickets in Aachen and surroundings

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Cathedrals and basilicas near Aachen
♥ Basiliek van het Heilig Sacrament, Meerssen, 27.5 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Basiliek van Onze Lieve Vrouw ten Hemelopneming, Maastricht, 29.9 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Basiliek van de H. Servatius, Maastricht, 30.4 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Basiliek van Onze Lieve Vrouw van het Heilig Hart, Sittard, 30.5 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Sanctuaire de Notre-Dame de Banneux, Banneux, 35.6 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Basiliek van de H. Amelberga, Susteren, 37.1 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Basilique Notre-Dame à Chèvremont, Vaux-sous-Chèvremont / Chaudfontaine, 37.4 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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Culture of Aachen. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

City tours, excursions and tickets in Aachen and surroundings

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Landmarks of culture on Aachen map: art-galleries, monuments, palaces, etc

Excursions over cultural sights of neighbours of Aachen