Aachener Dom

The oldest cathedral in northern Europe and burial site of Karl der Große (a.k.a. Charlemagne). I don't know much about these sorts of things, but it seems to me there are a variety of building techniques and architectural styles going on here.

Anderer Tag, andere Heilige Messe

June 27th 2005
(Another day, another Mass....) Heilige Messe at Aachener Dom was fantastic. As a weekday morning Mass, it was small, sparsely attended (mostly by nuns, and at least one monk) and music-free. However, it was a great opportunity not only to see, but to experience the inside of this ancient church. I believe it's the oldest in Germany and one of the oldest in northern Europe. Out of respect, ... read more

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