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Aachen Cathedral (German: Aachener Dom) is a Catholic church in Aachen, Germany and the cathedral of the Diocese of Aachen. One of the oldest cathedral buildings in Europe, it was constructed as the royal chapel of the Palace of Aachen of Emperor Charlemagne , who was buried there in 814.
Aachen Cathedral: Church and World Heritage Site. Aachen Cathedral is the best-preserved building from the Carolingian period. For more than 1200 years, it has captivated people from all over Europe. To this day, Aachen Cathedral combines ecclesiastical functions and historical traditions: as final resting place of Charlemagne,
Aachen Cathedral, cathedral in Aachen, Germany, that was commissioned by the Holy Roman emperor Charlemagne and designed by the architect Odo of Metz. It was constructed 793–813 and incorporates the Palatine Chapel, considered to be a masterpiece of Carolingian architecture.
Aachen Cathedral. Construction of this palatine chapel, with its octagonal basilica and cupola, began c. 790–800 under the Emperor Charlemagne. Originally inspired by the churches of the Eastern part of the Holy Roman Empire, it was splendidly enlarged in the Middle Ages.
Visiting the Cathedral. Aachen Cathedral is a Roman Catholic Church. It is a place for worship, for individual prayer and for contemplation. It is open to everyone. We kindly ask all visitors to respect the sacred nature of the place.
Aachen Cathedral is one of the best-preserved buildings from the Carolingian period. Charlemagne’s Church of St Mary is considered an architectural masterpiece that combines Western and Eastern Roman building traditions.
The Aachen Cathedral with its Palatine Chapel is an exceptional example of religious architecture north of the Alps. It dates from about 800 CE and was created by Emperor Charlemagne – originally as his palace, of which now only the church remains (he is buried here as well).
