{"id":120197,"date":"2023-11-10T07:28:58","date_gmt":"2023-11-10T07:28:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogcamlodipine.com\/?p=120197"},"modified":"2023-11-10T07:28:58","modified_gmt":"2023-11-10T07:28:58","slug":"i-visited-one-of-germanys-most-historic-cities-and-it-was-spectacular","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogcamlodipine.com\/travel\/i-visited-one-of-germanys-most-historic-cities-and-it-was-spectacular\/","title":{"rendered":"‘I visited one of Germany’s most historic cities and it was spectacular’"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Located near the Vaalserberg, the point where the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany meet (Dreilandenpunt) is a charming German city steeped in European history.<\/p>\n

Aachen is home to one of the oldest cathedrals in the world, the spectacular structure was ordered by Emperor Charlemagne and was completed around the year 800.<\/p>\n

Famous for uniting the majority of Western and Central Europe, Charlemagne\u2019s staggering gold and silver casket now sits pride of place inside the cathedral, backdropped by awe-inspiring stained-glass windows.<\/p>\n

Entrance to the cathedral is free of charge, although there is \u20ac1 (87p) fee to take photos – which is excellent value considering that the delicately painted ceiling and lavish marble and stone interior make for astonishing viewing and photograph well.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Next to Aachen Cathedral is the Cathedral Treasury, a museum housing one of the largest and well-respected collections of artefacts and relics relating to western Christianity in the world.<\/p>\n

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Highlights include an incredible Gothic bust of Charlemagne, The Ottonian cross of Lothair, and the olifant and hunting knife that supposedly belonged to Charlemagne. Entrance to the Treasury is \u20ac7 (\u00a36.08) for adults.<\/p>\n

Standing tall in the centre of the market square is the spectacular Aachen City Hall. Built in the 14th century, the stunning building is now home to the mayor and Aachen and a museum showcasing the history of this special city.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The town hall is open daily from 10am – 6pm and entrance is \u20ac6 (\u00a35.21), however some rooms may be closed due to “special events”.<\/p>\n

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