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the inside of a church with stained glass windows and chandelier hanging from the ceiling

Aachen Cathedral is one of Europe's oldest and most historically significant cathedrals, commissioned by Emperor Charlemagne around 790-800 AD. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, Germany's first cultural site on the list, features a striking octagonal basilica (Palatine Chapel) inspired by Eastern Roman churches and a later Gothic choir. The cathedral served as Charlemagne's burial place in 814 and was the coronation site for 31 German kings and 12 queens between 936-1531. Its architectural…

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