Aachen Cathedral (German: Aachener Dom) is a Roman Catholic church in Aachen, Germany and the see of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Aachen. One of the oldest cathedrals in Europe, it was constructed by order of Emperor Charlemagne, who was buried there in 814.
What is the oldest cathedral in northern Europe?
English: The Aachen Cathedral, frequently referred to as the “Imperial Cathedral” (in German: Kaiserdom) of Aachen, is the oldest cathedral in northern Europe.
How to get to Aachen?
Aachen is well connected by regional train to the two centers of North Rhine Westphalia: Düsseldorf and Köln. There is also a local bus connecting Aachen to nearby Maastricht as well as regional trains to Heerlen in the Netherlands and Liege in Belgium.
What are the best relics in Aachen?
The best relics of course are those associated with Jesus and Mary; Aachen keeps 4 uber-relics: the swaddling clothes and loin cloth of Jesus, the dress of Mary and the decapitation cloth of John the Baptist. The entrance to the Cathedral is low-key. There were about 30 to 40 other tourists present: some Dutch, some German, some Asian.
Where can I tour the Treasury of Aachen Cathedral?
Tickets for guided tours of the treasury and entrance tickets to the cathedral treasury are available at the Dominformation opposite the main entrance to Aachen Cathedral. As is so often the case when it comes to special buildings, the construction of Aachen Cathedral is shrouded in legend…
What to see and do in Aachen?
Located in the heart of the old city, Aachen Cathedral is one of the main attractions of Aachen. Its architecture and features still highlight the significance and imposing nature of the building, which was completed at the end of the 8th century at the request of Emperor Charlemagne.
