Aaachen Cathedral - Great Attractions (Aachen, Germany)

Take a tour of Aaachen Cathedral in Aachen, Germany – part of the World’s Greatest Attractions series by GeoBeats. Also known as the Imperial Cathedral, the Aachen Cathedral is a stately and elegant building. Its role in the Holy Roman Empire is extensive - even an Emperor's burial vault is here. The chapel is the site of the coronation of 42 German monarchs. The Aachen Cathedral is also a beautiful place of worship, dedicated to glorifying God. The Shrine of the Virgin Mary resides in the choir and holds several incredibly important holy relics. Between the beauty, the history, and the sanctity of the Aachen Cathedral, it's the city's treasure.