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[squidge, 25/01/2008] The web site of the RWTH University of Aachen have published a page about Aachen. They relate the city's history, under Charlemagne in 768AD, where he settled into the palace, as his permanent residence.
There is a paragraph on Aachen museums and treasuries, where the cathedral's treasury is said to be the "principal ecclesiastical treasury north of the Alps". To sum up, there are a few links to view local maps and contact addresses. [more] [squidge, 25/01/2008] The web site of the RWTH University of Aachen have published a page about Aachen. They relate the city's history, under Charlemagne in 768AD, where he settled into the palace, as his permanent residence.
There is a paragraph on Aachen museums and treasuries, where the cathedral's treasury is said to be the "principal ecclesiastical treasury north of the Alps". To sum up, there are a few links to view local maps and contact addresses. [less]
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[squidge, 25/01/2008] The on-line encyclopedia, Wikipedia has a page about the town of Aachen, which is situated near the Belgium and Dutch border. The name of the town comes from the Roman Aquis-Granum which described the hot sulphur springs, which were at that time already used for hot baths.
The history of Aachen is detailed from the early middle ages to our times. This page also details the attractions worth seeing, the towns economical situation, education and sporting events and reward [more] [squidge, 25/01/2008] The on-line encyclopedia, Wikipedia has a page about the town of Aachen, which is situated near the Belgium and Dutch border. The name of the town comes from the Roman Aquis-Granum which described the hot sulphur springs, which were at that time already used for hot baths.
The history of Aachen is detailed from the early middle ages to our times. This page also details the attractions worth seeing, the towns economical situation, education and sporting events and rewards. A few photos of the town are presented. [less]
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[squidge, 25/01/2008] This German tourist board web site has a page on the city of Aachen translated into 26 languages. On this page there is a brief summary of the town's history and a few links towards useful information such as local events, shopping, expositions and local museums. There is a photo of the cathedral, which is classed UNESCO world heritage, and a couple of links for more detailed information on the places of interests and museums. [more] [squidge, 25/01/2008] This German tourist board web site has a page on the city of Aachen translated into 26 languages. On this page there is a brief summary of the town's history and a few links towards useful information such as local events, shopping, expositions and local museums. There is a photo of the cathedral, which is classed UNESCO world heritage, and a couple of links for more detailed information on the places of interests and museums. [less]
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[squidge, 25/01/2008] This touristic information page on the city of Aachen opens to a summary of the towns major assets. Historical and cultural attractions, the international riding tournament CHIO and the museums are just a few. There are several links towards other pages with photos, related touristic links, cultural and historical explanations.
