Westwork

The Westwork of Aachen Cathedral is of Carolingian origin but most of it dates from the 17th and 19th centuries. The west portal contains the great bronze doors known as the Wolf's Doors, which were cast around 800 for the Palatine Chapel.

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Page Title
Westwork
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
October 8, 2013
Last Updated
April 15, 2024