Hitfeld in North Rhine-Westphalia
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Battle of Aachen

The Battle of Aachen was a major conflict of the Second World War, fought by American and German forces in and around Aachen, Germany, between 2–21 October 1944. The city had been incorporated into the Siegfried Line, the main defensive network on Germany's western border; the Allies had hoped to capture it quickly and advance into the industrialized Ruhr Basin.

Located at 50.7667, 6.1 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Conflicts in 1944, Battles of World War II involving the United States, Allied advance from Paris to the Rhine

Burtscheid Abbey

Burtscheid Abbey was a house of the Benedictine Order, after 1220 a Cistercian nunnery, located at Burtscheid, near Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, in Germany. It was founded in 997 under Emperor Otto III. The first abbot, Gregory, who came to Burtscheid from Calabria, is sometimes said to have been the brother of Theophanu, Byzantine mother of the Emperor.

Located at 50.7631, 6.09333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Monasteries in North Rhine-Westphalia, Benedictine monasteries in Germany, Cistercian nunneries in Germany, , 990s architecture, 1220 establishments in Germany, 1802 disestablishments in Germany, Religious organizations established in the 1220s, Christian monasteries established in the 10th century, Christian monasteries established in the 13th century

Burtscheid

Burtscheid is a town in western Germany, near Aachen. It was founded in 997 AD and was an independent town till 1897. From 1816 it was administrative capital of the district of Aachen. In 1897 Burtscheid became part of the city of Aachen. It is part of the Aachen-Mitte Stadtbezirk. Inhabited since ancient times by Celts and Romans, who were attracted by the presence of hot springs. Burtscheid Abbey was founded here in 997 by emperor Otto III, and finished in 1016-1018.

Located at 50.7656, 6.11222 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Aachen

Aachen Central Station

Aachen Central Station (Aachen Hauptbahnhof) is the railway station for the city of Aachen, in the far west of Germany near the Dutch and Belgian border. It is the largest of the four currently active Aachen stations, and is integrated into the long-distance network.

Located at 50.7676, 6.09118 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Railway stations in North Rhine-Westphalia, Aachen, Hauptbahnhof in Germany, Art Nouveau architecture in Germany

FH Aachen

The FH Aachen - Aachen University of Applied Sciences is one of the biggest Fachhochschulen in Germany with roughly 11,300 students, 220 professors, 300 contract lecturers, and 340 assistants. It is specialized in certain topical areas (e.g. technology, engineering, business, design). It must not be confused with the RWTH Aachen, which is also located in Aachen.

Located at 50.757, 6.09521 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Universities and colleges in North Rhine-Westphalia, Aachen

Aachen-Rothe Erde station

Aachen-Rothe Erde station is a station in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia on the Cologne–Aachen high-speed railway . It is located in the eastern Aachen district of Rothe Erde near the districts of Frankenberg, Forst and Ostviertel.

Located at 50.7701, 6.11646 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Railway stations in North Rhine-Westphalia, Aachen

Aachener Heimattheater

Aachener Heimattheater is a theatre in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

Located at 50.757, 6.09521 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Theatres in North Rhine-Westphalia

Bismarck tower (Aachen)

The Aachen Bismarck Tower is one of 173 still-standing towers and columns (of the 240 originally built), which were constructed around the world to commemorate the founder of the German Republic, Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898).

Located at 50.7467, 6.10639 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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1900s architecture