Princeton's WordNet 0. Wiktionary 3. Freebase 3. The Nuttall Encyclopedia 5. See Aix-la-Chapelle. Military Dictionary and Gazetteer 0. Matched Categories Germany City. Anagrams for aachen » Achean. How to pronounce aachen? Alex US English. David US English. Mark US English. Daniel British. Libby British. Mia British. Each stop along the way focuses on a different topic: history, science, Europe, religion, power, business and media.
The lack of an equestrian-themed stop is somewhat of an oversight, though, as the annual Concours Hippique International Officiel CHIO in Aachen is one of the world's leading equestrian tournaments. Visitors to the city are blown away by its relaxed atmosphere, best experienced on a stroll through the historical streets.
There's a charming contrast between the grand old buildings and the open-minded attitude and exuberant buzz created by 45, students hailing from all corners of the globe. Also not to be missed are the modern works on display at the Ludwig Forum for International Art. See the European idea flourish whatever you do and wherever you go in Aachen. Privacy settings Here you will find an overview of the types of cookies used on the website. Let yourself be guided through narrow alleys and across historic squares through the more than year-old history of Aachen.
Experience all facets of Aache n, a modern city with beautiful historic town houses, many old and new fountains and innumerable stories all about the Cathedral and the town hall. During the last few years Aachen inhabitants could enjoy on average sunshine hours per year — consequently Aachen is the sunniest city across North-Rhine Westphalia. For rainy days we have composed some ideas for you here so that you can escape from the weather. Whether by bike or on foot: especially this year we are drawn to the outdoors and Aachen is perfect for this!
Many hiking trails and cycling tours worth seeing in and around Aachen are waiting for your visit. We have put together a small selection of our favourite trails and give you tips on hiking and cycling. Come along and take a look! When Dutch people mean Aachen, they say Aken. Our Belgian neighbours call it Aix-la-Chapelle. Aachen is the most western metropolis in Germany and it is directly located in the border region of Belgium and the Netherlands.
Welcome to the website of aachen convention — your neutral partner for trade fairs, incentives, conferences and events. It pays tribute to individuals who have rendered outstanding services to Europe and European unification. Charlemagne is considered the "father of Europe", because at the height of his power his empire extended from the North Sea to central Italy, from the Pyrenees to present-day Hungary. It is most famous for having been built on the orders of Emperor Charlemagne — also known as King Charles the Great — during his lifetime, and it has also served as his resting place since his death in Expecting to see a grand, yet fairly standard, cathedral, I was pleasantly surprised by the real deal.
The mix of Gothic, Ottonian and Carolingian architecture gave the cathedral a captivating look inside and out. My favorite was the Palatine Chapel ordered by Charlemagne himself. Marble stone pillars with gold and blue mosaics adorned every inch of the high octagonal room. Although there was a lot going on, the Carolingian harmony was indisputable. From every angle, the one thing I couldn't help but notice was the stunning four-meter-wide golden Barbarossa chandelier hanging from the roof of the Palatine Chapel.
It was donated by Emperor Frederick I after canonizing Charlemagne in The importance of the cathedral is further magnified by it having been the coronation venue until for 31 German kings and 12 queens. I looked around, from the marble patterned floor to the deeply embellished ceiling, trying to imagine just how elaborate those coronations must have been. Even today, the marble coronation throne is housed here. What began simply as a vision of Charlemagne, Aachen Cathedral is now considered as an important pilgrimage church.
Since , every seven years faithful devotees from all over the world gather for the Aachen Pilgrimage known as "Heiligtumsfahrt," during which the holy relics — usually stored in St. Mary's shrine are displayed. These include what is thought to be the robe Mary wore the night Jesus was born as well as the loincloth worn by Jesus on the cross. The city is marked with a prominent old town, full of traditional bars, whimsical fountains and local shops selling the locally-produced Aachener Printen.
I tasted these spicy flavored cookies which reminded me of gingerbread. Buying a few packets as gifts for friends and family, I continued on with my exploration. One of the highlights in the area is the 'Fountain of Puppets,' a bronze installation featuring movable characters, depicting the history of Aachen.
Interestingly, this is only one of many fountains spread across the city. Following the narrow alleys, I found my way to the main Market Square which is flanked on one side with Aachen Town Hall. Open to the public since , the town hall stands on the very foundation of Charlemagne's King's Hall. The further I ascended the staircase, the more the imposing gothic exterior and street noise was left behind. On entering the Coronation Hall, I found it empty, because of the lateness of the hour, and in its deserted state appearing bigger than usual.
While the replicas of imperial jewels are definite crowd-pleasers, the descriptive frescoes painted by artist Alfred Rethel give insight into the life of Charlemagne.
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