Keith Jenkins of Velvet Escape returns to one of his favorite German cities: Historic Highlight Aachen, where Charlemagne established his imperial seat in the 8th century. Follow Keith as he revisits Germany’s first UNESCO World Heritage site: the stunning Aachen Cathedral, with its mesmerizing Palatine Chapel, complete with Charlemagne’s throne and a golden shrine. Beyond the imperial legacy, discover quirky medieval lanes, the therapeutic Carolus Thermen (those Roman thermal springs still bubble up today), and the city’s signature Printen spiced cookies.
Jenkins provides a detailed self-guided walking tour from the Elisenbrunnen pavilion through charming squares to the formidable Ponttor gate, proving that while Aachen may be small, its historical significance echoes across Europe.
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