UNESCO WHS - Aachen Cathedral Postkarte

UNESCO WHS Serie - World Heritage Sites in Germany - 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. Name: Aachen Cathedral Country: Germany Location: City of Aachen, State of North Rhine-Westphalia Inscription: 1978 Category: Cultural (i)(ii)(iv)(vi) Unesco Ref: 3 Special Feature: The card has a QR-Code on the backside to navigate for more Informationas about the site.