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Aachener Dom (Cathedral) - Aachen

Aachen's major attraction is its magnificent Dom (Cathedral). Construction began in 792 A.D., during Charlemagne's reign, and the Cathedral was consecrated in 805 A.D. by Pope Leo III in honor of the Virgin Mary. It is the oldest cathedral in northern Europe and was known as the "Royal Church of St. Mary at Aachen" during the Middle Ages. The Cathedral is the final resting place for Charlemagne who died in 814 A.D. Also, for hundreds of years, it was the site of coronations of many kings and queens during the Carolingian dynasty and the Kingdom of Germany.

Directions: City center
Website: http://www.aachendom.de/

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Written Jun 21, 2008
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