Sankt Adalbert (St. Adalbert's Church), Aachen
Saint Adalbert’s Church is located on Kaiserplatz, which stands on a big rock near an old Roman road. It is one of the oldest churches in Aachen and it is a Catholic church, dedicated to Saint Adalbert, the “apostle of eastern Europe”. The original building was founded by emperor Otto III in Medieval times. The consecration of the church took place in 1005. After its near-total demolition during World War II, the church was re-established and renovated inside and out.
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Sight Name: Sankt Adalbert (St. Adalbert's Church)
Sight Location: Aachen, Germany (See walking tours in Aachen)
Sight Type: Religious
Sight Location: Aachen, Germany (See walking tours in Aachen)
Sight Type: Religious
Walking Tours in Aachen, Germany
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles
Aachen Introduction Walking Tour
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.4 Km or 0.9 Miles
By the second century, the Romans had... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.4 Km or 0.9 Miles