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Aachen Cathedral
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NAME
Aachen Cathedral
COUNTRY
Germany
ADDRESS
Domhof 1, 52062 Aachen, Germany

AACHEN CATHEDRAL PICTURE

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About Aachen Cathedral
Aachen Cathedral is an old church situated in Aachen, Germany. The cathedral was consecrated in the year 805 and is one of the oldest churches all over Europe. It was founded on the order of Emperor Charlemagne who died nine years after the construction of the church and was buried there. The cathedral is open for public visits from seven in the morning till seven in the evening from April to December while from January to March, it closes at six in the evening, and the opening time remains the same.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Aachen Cathedral

  • Its chapel is a witness of the coronation of thirty-one kings and twelve queens of Germany from 936 to 1531.
  • The cathedral is decorated with an awesome interior making it the main attraction of Aachen.
  • The area covered by the cathedral is 0.2 hectares while its length and width were 73 meters and 56 meters. The height of the Spire is 72 meters.
  • The wheelchair users can access only some parts of the cathedral and electric wheelchairs are not allowed.
  • The cathedral owns a number of items made of pure gold and silver including reliquaries, chalices, and altarpieces in its treasury.
    The cathedral owns a number of items made of pure gold and silver including reliquaries, chalices, and altarpieces in its treasury.
  • There is the throne of Charlemagne which is placed on the lower floor. The main point of wonder is that its appearance has not changed though it is here for centuries.
    There is the throne of Charlemagne which is placed on the lower floor. The main point of wonder is that its appearance has not changed though it is he
  • The Barbarossa chandelier is also an admirable piece of art that has a diameter of four meters and is hanging on a long chain four meters above the ground.
    The Barbarossa chandelier is also an admirable piece of art that has a diameter of four meters and is hanging on a long chain four meters above the gr
  • Visitors also visit the Pala d'Oro which is a golden altarpiece and now forms the Antependium of the high altar.
    Visitors also visit the Pala d'Oro which is a golden altarpiece and now forms the Antependium of the high altar.

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