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AACHEN cathedral, which incorporates the Palatine Chapel of Charlemagne, is the most beautiful surviving example of Carolingian architecture. On 31 March 1978 it became the first German monument to be inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
A living monument
Situated at the westernmost tip of Germany, close to the frontiers of The Netherlands and Belgium, Aachen once symbolized the political and cultural unity of the Carolingian empire. Today it is the European city par excellence. Its principal attraction is the Palatine Chapel, a remarkable monument rich in art and history, which attracts more than a million visitors each year. Besides its ...