Aachen Cathedral Aachen, Germany786-805; 1414

Commissioned by Charlemagne in 786, this is the oldest cathedral in Northern Europe. A graceful Gothic choir was added to the Carolingian core in the 15th century. Inside are several major relics and early medieval artworks.

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Names: Aachen Cathedral Aachener Dom Kaiserdom Pfalzkapelle
Address: Klosterplatz 2 Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia52062
Location: Aachen locality
North Rhine-Westphalia state
Germany country
Europe continent
Main date(s): 786-805; 1414
Tags: Carolingian Empire cathedrals Gothic (medieval style) royal chapels World Heritage Sites (#3; Jan 01, 1978)
Coordinates: 50.774612° N, 6.084114° E map · aerial · Google Maps
Phone: 0241 47 70 90
Email: info@aachendom.de
Website: www.aachendom.de

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Added by: Holly Hayes
Published: October 8, 2013
Last updated: July 6, 2014