UNESCO WHCCulturalInscribed 1978
Aachen Cathedral
Overview
Construction of this palatine chapel, with its octagonal basilica and cupola, began c. 790–800 under the Emperor Charlemagne. Originally inspired by the churches of the Eastern part of the Holy Roman Empire, it was splendidly enlarged in the Middle Ages.
About Aachen Cathedral
Aachen Cathedral is a Catholic church in Aachen, Germany and the cathedral of the Diocese of Aachen.
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- •Aachen Cathedral3bis
Details
- Countries
- Germany
- ISO Codes
- DE
- Area
- 0.2 ha
- Coordinates
- 50.7747, 6.0839
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