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...principal coronation site of Holy Roman emperors and of German kings from the Middle Ages to the Reformation. The Palatine Chapel, a masterpiece of Carolingian architecture, is incorporated within Aachen Cathedral, which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1978.
Aachen-Cathedral-in-Aachen-GerAachen Cathedral in Aachen, Ger.[Credits : © Huber/Press and Information Office of the Federal Government of Germany]
Marble-throne-believed-to-have-been-used-by-Charlemagne-inMarble throne believed to have been used by Charlemagne (reigned 768–814), in the Palatine …[Credits : Erich Lessing/Art Resource, New York]
Palatine-Chapel-in-the-cathedral-at-Aachen-GerPalatine Chapel in the cathedral at Aachen, Ger. The central portion of the structure was built by …[Credits : Vanni/Art Resource, New York]
Ceiling-of-the-Octagon-within-the-Palatine-Chapel-Aachen-GermanyCeiling of the Octagon within the Palatine Chapel, Aachen, Germany. The Romanesque circular …[Credits : Erich Lessing/Art Resource, New York]
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