Aachen

Aachen (Aix en Chapelle) - the gem of Charlemagne

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December 26th 2013
Geo: 50.7766, 6.08361So, after a slow start and a delicious breakfast of blood sausage omelettes, we drove with Miranda and Jonathan (and Drama the shelty dog) to Aachen, in Germany. I'm embarrassed that I had never heard of this city, though once I realised the French name was Aix en Chapelle, I did recall some details. We arrived at lunchtime, and as the kids hadn't eaten much breakfas ... read more

Europe » Germany

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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