AIX-LA-CHAPELLE CATHEDRAL
This cathedral in Aachen was Charlemagne's final resting place and his tomb in 814.
Witness to thirteen centuries of Christianity in Northern Europe, the cathedral was the brainchild of Charlemagne. His idea was to create a sacred center for his empire. St. Mary's was built in the last years of the 8th century, combining Byzantine and ancient architectural styles. In 814, the cathedral became Charlemagne's final resting place, and his tomb can still be seen there. In 1978, it became the first German monument to be recognized by Unesco.
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Open Monday to Thursday 11am-6pm, Friday and Saturday until 7pm. Sunday 1pm-5.45pm. Free admission.
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