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Charlemagne’s favorite palace from 789 on did not just become his permanent residence but also his center of power.

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The cathedral is a roman-catholic church built by order of the emperor Charlemagne who was also buried there 814. Almost 600 German kings and queens were coronated in the Palatine Chapel, the heart of the cathedral.

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This classicist building houses the Aachen Theatre. Prepare to be amazed by its diverse and lively programme.

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In this street restaurant follows restaurant. It is a popular hangout for Aachener students who come here for food, drinks and a night out.

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The SuperC functions as the administrative heart of the RWTH University and serves as an information point for students. The buildings design stands out and its shape inspired its name.

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The Elisenbrunnen consists of two pavilions and an open foyer and is known for its sulfurous, warm water which is said to have healing properties.

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The Aachener Gingerbread (Printen) is available year-round and can be found all over town. No matter whether hard, soft, with herbs, chocolate or nuts there is something for everyone.

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The place for picknicks and barbecues. Especially in the summer the park is filled with people enjoying the outdoors and the sunshine.

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The city park offers some peace and quiet away from the activities of the inner city. Take a relaxing stroll past fountains and gardens.

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The Lousberg is Aachen´s highest elevation and allows wonderful outdoor strolls or jogs with a fantastic view. Head to the hammocks on the northern slope if you want to relax.

Foto: www.medien.aachen.de / Guy van Grinsven / Studiopress-Maastricht-NL

Close to Aachen in the Dutch province of Limburg in a small city called Valls you can find the point where the borders of Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands meet.

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Once upon a time Aachen was surrounded by a city wall. The Ponttor was one of two gates that allowed access to the city in the 14th Century. The gate together with its fore and main castle can still be seen today.

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Close to the Elisenbrunnen archaeological finds can be admired in a showcase. These were discovered during construction works at the Elisengarten.

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Aachen´s Frankenberger district offers beautiful rows of turn of the century buildings and a lively atmosphere especially during the summer months.

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The shopping center is located at the end of the Adalbertstraße and offers about 130 shops and a diverse food court to explore.

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Charlemagne’s palace, the era of coronations and the tradition of pilgrimages have produced a unique and magnificent church treasure whose most famous pieces are on show today in the Cathedral Treasury. The oldest piece is a Roman sarcophagus which portrays a scene from ancient mythology, and in which Charlemagne was initially buried.

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The central starting point of the Route Charlemagne is the “Centre Charlemagne – Neues Stadtmuseum Aachen”, located on the Katschhof between the Town Hall and the Cathedral. Here, visitors can get information on all the sights along the Route Charlemagne.

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The International Newspaper Museum is located in one of Aachen’s oldest town houses. It has a collection of historical newspapers unparalleled anywhere else in the world. In the framework of the Route Charlemagne it deals with the theme “Media”.

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The Couven-Museum offers an insight into upper-middle-class lifestyle after the town fire of 1656. It shows living rooms and furnishings from the 17th to the 19th centuries and in this way complements the stations “History” and “Living culture” on the Route Charlemagne.

Foto: www.medien.aachen.de / Peter Hinschlaeger

The Ludwig Forum exhibits contemporary art – as well as cinema entertainment, readings and workshop. The Ludwig Museum transports you back to a bygone age of images

Foto: www.medien.aachen.de / Carl Brunn | www.carlbrunn.de