What is special about the Aachen Cathedral?
One of the oldest cathedrals in Europe, it was constructed by order of Emperor Charlemagne, who was buried there in 814. From 936 to 1531, the Palatine Chapel saw the coronation of thirty-one German kings and twelve queens. The church has been the mother church of the Diocese of Aachen since 1930.
Why is the Aachen Cathedral important?
Aachen Cathedral was the very first site to be granted UNESCO World Heritage status in Germany, and with good reason: built in around 790 to 800, the cathedral is of world importance in terms of the history of art and architecture, and is one of the great examples of church architecture.
Who is buried in Aachen Cathedral?
Charlemagne
Originally inspired by the churches of the eastern part of the Holy Roman Empire, the octagonal core was splendidly enlarged in the Middle Ages. In 814, Charlemagne was buried here. Charlemagne made the Frankish royal estate of Aachen, which had been serving a spa ever since the first century, his favourite abode.
Who was the founder of the Aachen Cathedral?
Aachen Cathedral’s core was built by Charlemagne but later additions enlarged the palatine chapel that became the coronation church of German kings. Aachen Cathedral (Aachener Dom) in western Germany is one of the oldest continuously in use buildings in Germany.
Is there a guided tour of the Aachen Cathedral?
All information on the resumption of guided tours in Aachen Cathedral and the opening of the Cathedral Treasury can be found under Dom aktuell! All information on the resumption of guided tours in Aachen Cathedral and the opening of the Cathedral Treasury can be found under Dom aktuell!
When is the Catholic Church in Aachen open?
Aachen Cathedral is a working Roman Catholic church and thus have long opening hours but with visiting restricted during religious services. Aachen Cathedral is open daily from 7 am to 7 pm (closing at 6 pm from January to March).
Which is the Mother Church of the Diocese of Aachen?
For 595 years, from 936 to 1531, the Palatine Chapel, heart of the cathedral, was the church of coronation for thirty-one German kings and twelve queens. The church has been the mother church of the Diocese of Aachen since 1802.