AACHEN SIGHTS

In the German ancient city of Aachen, sight it is possible to meet continually. Such abundance of monuments of culture, architecture cannot but draw attention of the travelers who are interested in history. However, this remarkable city will present many surprising impressions and to those who love beautiful landscapes wants to plunge into the atmosphere of the Middle Ages, making walks on paved small streets. Admirers of cultural festivals which are carried out much here also gather in Aachen.

THE SIGHTS PRESENTED BY HISTORY

The tourists visiting Aachen cannot pass by the main sight of the city – the Cathedral. This majestic structure is among objects of the world heritage, is in the honourable list of UNESCO. The cathedral strikes with the magnificence and luxury even of skilled travelers. The chandelier presented by Barbarossa lights it. In the Cathedral there are also its remains in a sarcophagus. So many artifacts, relics are stored in a treasury of the temple that many tourists consider it it is more interesting than the well-known similar sight of Cologne.

cathedral in Aachen

Unique monument of architecture is the Town hall built seven centuries ago. The building is located on the Market square. It not only ideally remained, but also continues to carry out the practical mission. In it there are city administration studies. There is in the Town hall also a remarkable museum, the hall where royal crownings were carried out, symbols of the imperial power are stored.

town hall in Aachen

One of the most ancient sights of Aachen is Charles the Great's Chapel built in the 8th century. Despite the severity of architectural forms peculiar to Romance style, church looks cozy, light. Here the throne from marble on which Charles the Great sat remained, walls decorate the most beautiful frescos. The chapel is the only element which remained from the palace of the emperor.

In Aachen, as well as in Munich, other ancient cities of Europe, there are so many remarkable monuments of culture, architecture, the most interesting museums and memorable places. It is impossible to visit them all during a short trip. It is necessary to pay attention on:

Travelers who dream of pleasant walks in the most beautiful places by all means will like City park of Aachen. Here behind high walls the surprising oasis of tranquility and beauty is created. In park it is possible to look at valuable plants: noble chestnut, felt lily maple, tulip-magnolia, etc. In the XVII-XIX vv on the place of the shady monkhaymsky avenue there was a Protestant cemetery. And now since those times there were some gravestones of persons who played an important role in the history of Aachen.

Hazardous tourists surely visit the casino of Aachen representing a huge number of types of games of all types: from automatic machines to card tables.

Families with children should look at a remarkable zoo where it is possible to see more than one thousand various representatives of fauna.

Symbol of the city of Aachen is the horse, and it is not casual. In the city there is an excellent hippodrome where there take place the largest international competitions, jumps. At the hazardous traveler visit of a hippodrome will leave unforgettable impressions.

There are in the city of Aachen historical sights attracting people of persons interested to restore the health. Thermal natural sources made many centuries ago known the modest, inconspicuous settlement.

Gourmets, fans of qualitative beer will be pleased by all means by remarkable restaurant Muckefuck where it is possible to try the most tasty snack and salads. The wonderful family lunch with dishes of nourishing house food can be arranged at Sankt Benrdikt restaurant. The youth with pleasure visits Alex cafe in which it is possible under good music to enjoy pleasant desserts, soft drinks, cocktails.