--- title: "Aachen Cathedral" url: "https://web.destination.one/en/poi/aachen-cathedral" description: "The history of today’s Aachen Cathedral, an architectural masterpiece, dates back to around 803 A.D. with the founding of St. Mary’s Church. As the burial place of Charlemagne, the coronation church for Roman-German kings and queens for centuries, and an important place of pilgrimage, the cathedral continues to fulfill its historical and ecclesiastical functions to this day. Recognized in 1978 as Germany’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, it attracts over one million visitors annually, who explore the building on their own or as part of guided tours. Every seven years, the Aachen Pilgrimage attracts believers from all over the world who come to contemplate the four shrines venerated there. A tactile model of the cathedral, located to the right of the main entrance, allows blind people to grasp the complex architectural structure. Please note that tourist visits are not permitted during church services, and the cathedral may be closed on short notice due to church events. Access to the cathedral is barrier-free, subject to specific restrictions." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/600347/ca768f097cac9c2d40c416cdbc611952db16173ef14de852084204c16f3a3480/.png" breadcrumb: "Root > Homepage > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Aachen Cathedral ================ - Church Blick über den Katschhof auf den Dom, rechts und links stehen grüne Bäume. 00:00 audioguide Der Aachener Dom erhebt sich majestätisch gegen den blauen Himmel, sichtbar sind der oktogonale Bau und die hohen Türme. Im Vordergrund bildet eine blühende Laterne einen farblichen Akzent. Dunkle Türe mit Knäufen in Form von Wolfsköpfen am Aachener Dom. Der Aachener Dom ragt in den Himmel, eingefasst in ein Gerüst aus alten Gebäuden und modernen Strukturen. Seine gotischen Türme thronen über der Umgebung und fangen das Licht des klaren Himmels. 00:00 Aachen Cathedral, a monumental structure, serves as the burial place of Charlemagne, was the coronation church of the Holy Roman emperors, and is a major pilgrimage site. Its architecture reflects centuries of European architectural tradition and its far-reaching historical significance. The history of today’s Aachen Cathedral, an architectural masterpiece, dates back to around 803 A.D. with the founding of St. Mary’s Church. As the burial place of Charlemagne, the coronation church for Roman-German kings and queens for centuries, and an important place of pilgrimage, the cathedral continues to fulfill its historical and ecclesiastical functions to this day. Recognized in 1978 as Germany’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, it attracts over one million visitors annually, who explore the building on their own or as part of guided tours. Every seven years, the Aachen Pilgrimage attracts believers from all over the world who come to contemplate the four shrines venerated there. A tactile model of the cathedral, located to the right of the main entrance, allows blind people to grasp the complex architectural structure. Please note that tourist visits are not permitted during church services, and the cathedral may be closed on short notice due to church events. Access to the cathedral is barrier-free, subject to specific restrictions. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Read more Eligibility - Bad Weather Offer - for Groups - for Class - for individual guests - for Children of the age of 10 upwards Payment methods Entrance Free Social Media Read more Author aachen tourist service e.v.Markt 45-47 52062 Aachen Organization aachen tourist service e.v. License (master data) aachen tourist service e.v. This content has been partially or completely optimised or created by AI.* Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Church - Church - Church Contact Domhof 1 52062 Aachen