Aachen in North Rhine-Westphalia
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Aachen Cathedral

Aachen Cathedral, frequently referred to as the "Imperial Cathedral", is a Roman Catholic church in Aachen, Germany. The church is the oldest cathedral in northern Europe and was known as the "Royal Church of St. Mary at Aachen" during the Middle Ages. For 600 years, from 936 to 1531, the Aachen chapel was the church of coronation for 30 German kings and 12 queens. The church is the episcopal seat of the Diocese of Aachen.

Located at 50.7747, 6.08444 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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800s architecture, Aachen, Cathedrals in Germany, Roman Catholic cathedrals in Germany, World Heritage Sites in Germany, Medieval architecture, Churches in North Rhine-Westphalia, Landmarks in Germany, Imperial cathedrals, 9th-century church buildings, Coronation church buildings

RWTH Aachen University

RWTH Aachen University is a research university of technology (comparable to an institute of technology in the American system) located in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany with roughly 35,000 students enrolled in 126 study programs. RWTH Aachen has achieved recognition in several fields of engineering and science, especially mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, computer science, physics and chemistry.

Located at 50.7778, 6.07806 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Technical universities and colleges, Educational institutions established in 1870, Glass science institutes, Universities and colleges in North Rhine-Westphalia, Universities and colleges in Germany, Engineering universities and colleges in Germany

Palatine Chapel, Aachen

The Palatine Chapel is an Early Medieval chapel that is the remaining component of Charlemagne's Palace of Aachen. Although the palace no longer exists, the chapel has been incorporated into the Aachen Cathedral, Germany. It is the city's major landmark and the central monument of the Carolingian Renaissance. The chapel holds the remains of Charlemagne and was the site of coronations for 600 years. As part of the Aachen Cathedral, the chapel is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Located at 50.7747, 6.08444 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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800s architecture, Chapels in Germany, Buildings and structures in North Rhine-Westphalia, Carolingian architecture, Octagonal buildings, 9th-century church buildings

Belvedere Water Tower

The Water Tower Belvedere is a water tower of reinforced concrete construction in Aachen, Germany, located on the Lousberg hill. It was built in 1956. The water tower accommodates a revolving restaurant, which reopened in 2005 after being closed for several years. The restaurant revolves once every 56 minutes.

Located at 50.7867, 6.08056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Towers in Germany, Buildings and structures with revolving restaurants, Aachen, Water towers, Infrastructure completed in 1956, Towers completed in 1956, Water supply infrastructure, Buildings and structures in North Rhine-Westphalia

Palace of Aachen

The Palace of Aachen was a group of buildings with residential, political and religious purposes chosen by Charlemagne to be the centre of power of the Carolingian Empire. The palace was located at the north of the current city of Aachen, today in the German Land of North Rhine-Westphalia. Most of the Carolingian palace was built in the 790s but the works went on until Charlemagne's death in 814.

Located at 50.7756, 6.08389 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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790s architecture, Palaces in North Rhine-Westphalia, Carolingian architecture, Carolingian dynasty, Former palaces, Landmarks in Germany, Aachen

Research Institute for Operations Management

FIR (Institute for Industrial Management) is an associated research institute at RWTH Aachen, Germany. FIR has three main departments Information Management, Production Management and Service Management. FIR actively contributes to the European and German research communities as well as to the German industry. The focus of scientific research and industrial consultancy is driven by the departmental competencies.

Located at 50.7803, 6.08111 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Universities and colleges in Germany

Scotch-Club

The Scotch Club in Aachen was the first discothèque since October 19, 1959. It was closed in 1992.

Located at 50.7758, 6.08816 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Dance venues, Nightclubs in Germany

Theater Aachen

Theater Aachen is a theatre in Aachen, Germany. It is the principal venue in that city for operas, musical theatre, plays, and concerts. It is the home of the Aachen Symphony Orchestra. Construction on the original theatre began in 1822 and it opened on 15 May 1825. A bomb attack on 14 July 1943 completely destroyed the first theatre, and the current structure was inaugurated on 3 December 1951 with a performance of Richard Wagner's Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg.

Located at 50.7725, 6.08722 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Aachen, Opera houses in Germany, Theatres in North Rhine-Westphalia

Trams in Aachen

The Aachen tramway network was the backbone of public transport in Aachen, in the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany and the surrounding areas from 1880 to 1974. At times, the network also extended into Belgium and the Netherlands. At its maximum extent, its route length was 181.4 kilometers and its line length was 213.5 kilometers. In 1914, it was the fourth largest tramway network in Germany. Also, it was one of the most extensive German interurban networks.

Located at 50.7753, 6.08278 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Tram transport in Germany, Aachen

Aachen Schanz station

Aachen Schanz station is a railway station in Aachen on the railway line Aachen–Mönchengladbach. Located at the western end of the inner city, it is the station with the shortest walking distance to the historic center or the Aachen Cathedral. Additionally, several bus lines to western Aachen stop here, including regional buses to Kelmis and Maastricht and the medical centers of the city (Luisenhospital, Franziskushospital, Alexianerkrankenhaus and Klinikum Aachen).

Located at 50.77, 6.07372 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Railway stations in North Rhine-Westphalia, Aachen

Grenzlandtheater Aachen

Grenzlandtheater Aachen is a theatre in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

Located at 50.7736, 6.08878 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Theatres in North Rhine-Westphalia, Aachen

Öcher Schängche

Öcher Schängche is a theatre in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

Located at 50.7728, 6.07917 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Theatres in North Rhine-Westphalia