We enjoyed wandering through the winding streets of the medieval center of Aachen, where we came across a number of bakeries (practically one on every corner), most of which displayed what we learned later was the city’s signature baked good, … Continue reading
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Aachen Part 3: Oddities and Curiosities
We were impressed and amused by the various water fountains and children’s play areas in Aachen, sculptures that we thought were somewhat odd, yet unique and artistic. There’s the aptly named Hühnerdieb (Chicken Thief), which stands in the Hühnermarkt (Chicken Market), and near the … Continue reading
Aachen Part 2: Der Kaiserdom
One of the most beautiful chapels we’ve visited in all of our travels is the Palatine Chapel or Palace Chapel built in 786 AD for Charles the Great, aka Charlemagne, the Carolingian King of the Franks. This remarkable chapel is now … Continue reading
Aachen, Germany – Part 1
We recently spent a pleasant, somewhat cold and windy day (New Year’s Eve to be exact) in Aachen, an interesting city in Germany near the border with Belgium and the Netherlands. Ruins discovered over the years confirm that Aachen was a … Continue reading