AIX-LA-CHAPELLE CATHEDRAL
Church – Cathedral – Basilica – Chapel
2024
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2024
This cathedral in Aachen was Charlemagne's final resting place and his tomb in 814.
Witness to thirteen centuries of Christianity in Northern Europe, the cathedral was the brainchild of Charlemagne. His idea was to create a sacred center for his empire. St. Mary's was built in the last years of the 8th century, combining Byzantine and ancient architectural styles. In 814, the cathedral became Charlemagne's final resting place, and his tomb can still be seen there. In 1978, it became the first German monument to be recognized by Unesco.
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Members' reviews on AIX-LA-CHAPELLE CATHEDRAL
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Visited in november 2017
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maginifique,, prestige, tresors de pierres précieuses et d'or, on y voit dans les vitraux,, le raccord entre les religions paiennes et catholiques, charlemagne, riche d''art et d histoire
Visited in october 2016
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Très belle cathédrale que ce soit à l'intérieur comme à l'extérieur !
Visited in august 2017
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Très ancienne cathédrale au patrimoine de l'UNESCO je recommande.
Visited in november 2016
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Ce lieu chargé d'histoire (les reliques de Charlemagne y sont conservées dans une châsse en or et en argent) est de toute beauté. D'inspiration byzantine, les voûtes décorées de mosaïques sont remarquables.
Visited in november 2016
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Une cathédrale vraiment exceptionnelle, avec un mélange de styles magnifique. Les voutes sont remarquables. A voir absolument!