Theater Aachen (Aachen Municipal Theatre), Aachen
Aachen's Municipal Theatre is an impressive building with eight marvelous columns, situated on Theaterplatz. It offers a wide range of cultural performances including opera, operettas, drama, ballet and music concerts. The theatre was founded in 1822 in honour of the 25th Jubilee of the Prussian King Friedrich Wilhelm III. Aachen's Municipal Theatre has its own symphony orchestra. During the Second World War it was almost completely destroyed. After the war, the theatre was rebuilt and reopened in 1951.
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Theater Aachen (Aachen Municipal Theatre) on Map
Sight Name: Theater Aachen (Aachen Municipal Theatre)
Sight Location: Aachen, Germany (See walking tours in Aachen)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Aachen, Germany (See walking tours in Aachen)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Walking Tours in Aachen, Germany
Create Your Own Walk in Aachen
Creating your own self-guided walk in Aachen is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Aachen's Historical Buildings Tour
Evolved from an ancient Roman settlement, Aachen is one of the oldest and most historic cities in Germany. At one time it served as the capital of Holy Roman Empire. Today's Aachen is just a small city yet with a very rich history and stunning architecture. Despite being heavily damaged during World War II, some of its historical buildings have survived to our days courtesy of the strenuous... view more
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
Welcome to Aachen, a city with roots stretching back to Neolithic times. For thousands of years, people have been drawn here by its mineral springs. Archaeologists have uncovered evidence of settlements dating back to the Bronze and Iron Ages. In those ancient days, the Celts made their home here, likely to worship Grannus, the god of light and healing.
By the second century, the Romans had... view more
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