Cathedral

Charlemagne & the medieval Kings of Germany

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June 30th 2009
We stopped off in Aachen on our drive from the Netherlands to Alsace, on the suggestion of Beatrice. It was definitely worth the stop. We had intended to drive direct from Deurne to close by Colmar, but once we realised how worthwhile the stop over in Aaachen was we decided not to rush so much. The history of the place goes back a long way, the Romans knew about the hot springs in the area and ... read more

Europe » Germany » North Rhine-Westphalia » Aachen

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As Europe's largest economy and most populous nation, Germany remains a key member of the continent's economic, political, and defense organizations. European power struggles immersed Germany in two devastating World Wars in the first half of the 20t... ... read more