Aachen Cathedral
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 | Aachen Cathedral |
| Designer | unknown |
| Location | Aachen, Germany |
| Date | 792 to 805 |
| Building Type | cathedral |
| Climate | temperate |
| Context | urban |
| Architectural Style | Romanesque |
| Street Address | Near Domhof |
| Notes | A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Also known as Aix-la-Chapelle Cathedral or De Dom. Similar to San_Vitale. |
| At Great Buildings | http://www.GreatBuildings.com/buildings/Aachen_Cathedral.html |
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| UNESCO World Heritage Sites | |
| Name | Aachen Cathedral |
| UNESCO State Party | Germany |
| Region | Europe and North America |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | i, ii, iv, vi |
| UNESCO Site ID | 3 |
| Year of Listing | 1978 |
Commentary
"Construction of this Palatine chapel, with its octogonal basilica and cupola, began between 790 and 800 under the Emperor Charlemagne. Originally inspired by eastern churches of the Roman Empire, splendid facings were added in the Middle Ages. "
— UNESCO
Details
Verkehrsverein Bad Aachen
Monheimsallee 52
52062 Aachen, GERMANY
Tel: +49 241/18029-60 + 61
Fax: +49 241/1802930
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References
Sir Banister Fletcher. A History of Architecture. London: The Butterworth Group, 1987. ISBN 0-408-01587-X. LC 86-31761. NA200.F63 1987. — The classic text of architectural history. Expanded 1996 edition available at Amazon.com
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External Links
Aachen Cathedral — UNESCO web site
