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Culture of Aachen. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces
Perhaps, beautiful cathedrals and churches remain the main attractions of the city. There are 27 religious places of interest in total in Aachen. Aachener Dom Cathedral is the most notable of them. This is a beautiful Gothic building, in which were crowned German emperors. Cathedral of St. Mary is a no less remarkable place. The church was built in the end of the 19th century.
Travelers who want to relax in romantic places are recommended to pay attention to the comfortable hotel Ferienwohnungen Triebels. This tiny hotel offers equipped apartments; guests can … 
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Aachen doesn't have a variety of large shopping centers. The most popular shops and boutiques are concentrated in the central streets of the city. In search of fashionable clothes and … Open
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The city’s busiest street, Marktplatz or Market Square, is one big attraction in itself. Cafes, restaurants, shops, old burgher houses located here, all arouse a certain atmosphere of tranquility and serenity. Haus Löwenstein is considered the oldest burgher house in the city and its construction dates back to the year 1344. Moving a little further along Rathaus, you can find Katschhof, which is another ancient square with many architecturally interesting buildings.
Discovering the architecture of Aachen from bird's eye view! Aachen Cathedral, Aachen Rathaus, Elisenbrunnen, Ponttor, RWTH Aachen University, Theater Aachen, all those monuments are defining the image of Aachen … Open
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Aachen is interesting because it is positioned at the “point” where the three state borders are meeting – Belgium, the Netherlands, and as you can expect, Germany. Therefore, you can see here the “Three country point”, or as it is called “Drielandenpunt”. Restaurants and tourist centers are located around and this is a favorite vacation spot for both locals and travelers. Among some interesting churches, it is worth pointing out Heilig Kreuz-Kirche. The cathedral was built in 1902 and it is an excellent example of a neo-Gothic style in the spirit of historicism. The church has treasures dating back to the 15th-20th centuries. The 15th century cup has a particular value.
This city was founded by the Romans who were attracted by rich deposits of minerals. For a long time it was just another industrial center, but during the times of Charles the Great the town … Open
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Aachen and surroundings
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Map of all churches
Cathedrals and basilicas near Aachen
♥ Basiliek van het Heilig Sacrament, Meerssen, 27.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basiliek van Onze Lieve Vrouw ten Hemelopneming, Maastricht, 29.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basiliek van de H. Servatius, Maastricht, 30.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basiliek van Onze Lieve Vrouw van het Heilig Hart, Sittard, 30.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Sanctuaire de Notre-Dame de Banneux, Banneux, 35.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basiliek van de H. Amelberga, Susteren, 37.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilique Notre-Dame à Chèvremont, Vaux-sous-Chèvremont / Chaudfontaine, 37.4 km from the center. On the map
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Photogallery of cultural heritage of Aachen
Landmarks of culture on Aachen map: art-galleries, monuments, palaces, etc
Culture guide to Aachen. Which fascinating sights to visit once you are in Aachen: temples, churches, museums, theaters and castles. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) on the places 'must visit' in Aachen. Plan your own city excursion by using this page info!
