St. Paul’s Church, Aachen

Saint Paul’s Church is situated in the centre of the city, on Trichtergasse. It was built in 1400 as a Dominican church. The present church--built in 1955 after the destruction in World War Two--houses Gothic windows, a large Renaissance portal from 1705 at the entrance, and a monument of Franziska Schervier in the yard.

Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Thomas Hummel.

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Sight Name: St. Paul’s Church
Sight Location: Aachen, Germany (See walking tours in Aachen)
Sight Type: Religious

Walking Tours in Aachen, Germany

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The area that is now home to Aachen has been occupied since at least Neolithic times. The mineral springs have drawn people here for eons, and historians have found evidence of settlements from the Bronze and Iron Ages. In those days, the area was settled by the Celtic peoples. They probably came here to worship Grannus, god of light and healing.

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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.4 Km or 0.9 Miles

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Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles