Centre Charlemagne, Aachen
Right at the heart of Aachen鈥檚 historic center, next to the Town Hall and overlooking Katschhof Square, sits the Centre Charlemagne鈥攁 sleek, modern glass building that is hard to miss in a sea of historic architecture. This is where Aachen鈥檚 epic tale comes alive through four key chapters.
Travel back over a millennium to the time of Charlemagne himself. Imagine stepping into the 8th century, when this unassuming settlement transformed into a Frankish powerhouse. What drew Charlemagne here, and what legacy did he leave behind? Then leap forward to the Middle Ages, when Aachen became the ultimate coronation hotspot. Holy Roman emperors, including Charles V in 1520, had their grand moments here, with Charlemagne鈥檚 presence still felt centuries after his time.
Jumping into the 19th century, Aachen entered its French phase. Under Napoleon, it became the capital of the Roer Department, with the French emperor casting himself as a modern-day Charlemagne. But what traces of that era remain today? Finally, view the city through a wartime lens. As one of the first German cities liberated from Nazi control, Aachen emerged from World War II as a 鈥淐ity of Europe,鈥� with Charlemagne reimagined as a symbol of unity and reconciliation.
You could be marveling at historical artifacts, admiring artistic displays, or diving into multimedia presentations鈥攖his new city museum weaves it all together. You can even roll up your sleeves in the interactive history lab to uncover the city鈥檚 past in a hands-on way.
Travel back over a millennium to the time of Charlemagne himself. Imagine stepping into the 8th century, when this unassuming settlement transformed into a Frankish powerhouse. What drew Charlemagne here, and what legacy did he leave behind? Then leap forward to the Middle Ages, when Aachen became the ultimate coronation hotspot. Holy Roman emperors, including Charles V in 1520, had their grand moments here, with Charlemagne鈥檚 presence still felt centuries after his time.
Jumping into the 19th century, Aachen entered its French phase. Under Napoleon, it became the capital of the Roer Department, with the French emperor casting himself as a modern-day Charlemagne. But what traces of that era remain today? Finally, view the city through a wartime lens. As one of the first German cities liberated from Nazi control, Aachen emerged from World War II as a 鈥淐ity of Europe,鈥� with Charlemagne reimagined as a symbol of unity and reconciliation.
You could be marveling at historical artifacts, admiring artistic displays, or diving into multimedia presentations鈥攖his new city museum weaves it all together. You can even roll up your sleeves in the interactive history lab to uncover the city鈥檚 past in a hands-on way.
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Centre Charlemagne on Map
Sight Name: Centre Charlemagne
Sight Location: Aachen, Germany (See walking tours in Aachen)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Sight Location: Aachen, Germany (See walking tours in Aachen)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Aachen, Germany
Create Your Own Walk in Aachen
Creating your own self-guided walk in Aachen is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Aachen Introduction Walking Tour
Welcome to Aachen, a city with roots stretching back to Neolithic times. For thousands of years, people have been drawn here by its mineral springs. Archaeologists have uncovered evidence of settlements dating back to the Bronze and Iron Ages. In those ancient days, the Celts made their home here, likely to worship Grannus, the god of light and healing.
By the second century, the Romans had... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.4 Km or 0.9 Miles
By the second century, the Romans had... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.4 Km or 0.9 Miles
Aachen's Historical Buildings Tour
Evolved from an ancient Roman settlement, Aachen is one of the oldest and most historic cities in Germany. At one time it served as the capital of Holy Roman Empire. Today's Aachen is just a small city yet with a very rich history and stunning architecture. Despite being heavily damaged during World War II, some of its historical buildings have survived to our days courtesy of the strenuous... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles