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The stones of Aachen. (cathedral)

UNESCO Courier

| November 01, 1991 | Lepie, Herta; Wentzler, Roland | COPYRIGHT 1991 UNESCO. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

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 ...

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