Sightseeing in Aachen - what to see. Complete travel guide

Aachen offers its guests to visit the best gastronomic facilities, each of which is distinguished by different original dishes. Oebel bakery is very popular among tourists. During the …
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Many people call Aachen the city of students. The reason for this is in the fact that the local technical university attracts young people from different countries. There are always many …
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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 …
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Survived castles around Aachen
♥ Castle 'Castle Blomendal' , 6.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Landsfort Heerlen' , 15.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Hoensbroek Castle' , 21 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Valkenburg castle' , 21.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Jansgeleen Castle' , 27.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle Blomendal' , 6.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Landsfort Heerlen' , 15.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Hoensbroek Castle' , 21 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Valkenburg castle' , 21.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Jansgeleen Castle' , 27.1 km from the center. On the map


National and city parks around Aachen
♥ National Park 'De Meinweg' , 43.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Groote Peel' , 65.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Maasduinen' , 90.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Eifel' , 96.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Loonse en Drunense Duinen' , 119.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Meinweg' , 43.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'De Groote Peel' , 65.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'De Maasduinen' , 90.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Eifel' , 96.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'De Loonse en Drunense Duinen' , 119.6 km from the center. On the map


Sights around Aachen from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Hershtrasse in Bonn
From the series “Top 13 Most Fantastic and Colorful Streets and Quarters”
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Distance from Aachen center - 69.7 km.
As a general rule, cherries blossom in mid-April. That largely depends on the weather conditions. Travellers who are lucky enough to visit Bonn in that precious time have an opportunity to take pictures of the beautiful historic buildings in cherry blossom and stroll through the most romantic live tunnel in the world. There are numerous historical sights on Heerstrasse. Popular shops and restaurants are situated there, so guests could stay in this picturesque place for a few hours. It's also worth noting that the street is very popular among photographers. …
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Kolner Rathaus
From the series “Famous Buildings of Renaissance Architecture”
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Distance from Aachen center - 63.3 km.
During the reconstruction of the basement there were found ruins of the ancient Roman buildings. Today all rebuilt elements of the historical buildings are open for everyone. Another peculiarity of the Kolner Rathaus is the musical instrument that makes wonderful melodies with the toll. It has appeared in the town hall in 1958. This construction has 45 bronze bells. A lot of people come to listen to the sound of them. …
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Luxury hotel will be built in the desert of Saudi Arabia
In the coming years, a new amazing hotel will begin to receive travelers in Saudi Arabia. It will be built right among the endless expanses of the desert. The exact date of the hotel opening is still unknown; the construction started on the territory of the Al-Ula oasis. The new hotel will be named Sharaan, in the honor of the surrounding nature reserve.
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22.01.2021
In the coming years, a new amazing hotel will begin to receive travelers in Saudi Arabia. It will be built right among the endless expanses of the desert. The exact date of the hotel opening is still unknown; the construction started on the territory of the Al-Ula oasis. The new hotel will be named Sharaan, in the honor of the surrounding nature reserve.

22.01.2021
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