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The name Aachen is a modern descendant, like southern German Ach(e), German: Aach, meaning "river" or "stream", from Old High German ahha, meaning "water" or "stream", which directly translates (and etymologically corresponds) to Latin Aquae, referring to the springs.
Originally a Roman spa called Aquisgranum, Aachen rose to prominence in the late 8th century during the rule of Charlemagne, becoming his favourite residence and a centre of Western culture and learning. From the coronation of Otto I in 936 until the 16th
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Aachen, French Aix-la-Chapelle, City (pop., 2007 est.: 258,770), western Germany, southwest of Cologne. It was inhabited by Romans in the 1st century ad. A center of Carolingian culture, and the second city of Charlemagne’s empire, it was the site of his great palace. The cathedral built by Charlemagne c. 800 saw the coronation of most German kings...
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Jan 3, 2024 · Situated in western Germany, near the borders with Belgium and the Netherlands, Aachen is a city that intertwines ancient traditions with modern vibrancy. Here are 20 fun and interesting facts about Aachen: Charlemagne’s Capital: Aachen was the preferred residence of Charlemagne, the first Holy Roman Emperor, making it a significant medieval ...
Aachen. The most important gateway into and out of western Germany is Aachen (in French, Aix-la-Chapelle). It is located close to the point where the borders of the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany meet. The city is part of North Rhine-Westphalia state. In the Middle Ages, Aachen was the favorite royal residence of Charlemagne, the first Holy ...
Sep 17, 2018 · 09/17/2018. Over the course of history, Aachen has gained a reputation by transforming itself from an ancient city of power into a modern hub of education. DW's Eesha Kheny checked it out for us ...
May 21, 2018 · Aachen (Aix-la-Chapelle) City in sw North Rhine-Westphalia, w Germany. The city is noted for its sulphur baths, used by the Romans, which are the hottest in n Europe. It was the site of medieval imperial diets and the coronations of the monarchs of the Holy Roman Empire from 1349 to 1531.
