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Aachen
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The city of Aachen is located at the intersection of the borders of Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium. The city blends modern and historic elements, with its old town and especially its UNESCO-listed cathedral, where Charlemagne is buried.
Overview of Aachen
The city of Aachen (its German name) is located at the intersection of the borders of Germany, Netherlands, and Belgium. The city is a blend of modern and historic, with its old town and especially its UNESCO-listed cathedral, where Charlemagne is buried.
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- Type of place: city.
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- Population: 246,272 inhabitants (2018).
- Area: 160.85 km².
- Altitude: from 67 to 410 m.
- Website: https://www.aachen-tourismus.de/fr/
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Aachen Cathedral
The oldest cathedral in Northern Europe, begun in Charlemagne’s time in the 8th century, earning it UNESCO status.
The oldest cathedral in Northern Europe, begun in Charlemagne’s time in the 8th century, earning it UNESCO status.
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Aachen Cathedral
★★ The oldest cathedral in Northern Europe, begun in Charlemagne’s time in the 8th century, earning it UNESCO status.