Aachen Collection

Cross of Lothair II. Aachen Cathedral Treasury. Germany
Cross of the Emperor Lothair II (835-869). 11th century. Gold and precious gems. Aachen Cathedral Treasury. Germany

Charlemagne, dating from around 1350, Aachen, Germany, Europe

City map of Aachen, Germany, lithograph, published in 1897
City map of Aachen, Germany. Lithograph, published in 1897

Michael Joseph Gusikow (born 2 September 1806 in Schklou)
Michael Joseph Gusikow (born 2 September 1806 in Schklou, died 21 October 1837 in Aachen) was a Jewish klezmer and virtuoso xylophone player, Historic

Franz Scholl, since 1833 Freiherr von Scholl (born 8 January 1772 in Aachen)
Franz Scholl, since 1833 Freiherr von Scholl (born 8 January 1772 in Aachen, died 3 September 1838 in Verona) was an Austrian officer and engineer for fortress construction, Historical

The Cathedral of Aachen in Germany in 1870, Historical, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century

Emperor Charlemagne discovers hot sulphur springs and founds Aachen, digitally restored reproduction of a public domain collective picture from c

Rupert, Count Palatine on the Rhine, Duke of Bavaria, Duke of Cumberland, Earl of Holderness, Ruprecht Count Palatine on the Rhine, Duke of Bavaria, popularly known as Prince Rupert on the Rhine

Charlemagne, 2 April 742, 28 January 814, also known as Charlemagne, Carolus or Karolus Magnus or Charles I, looking at the building plan of the Castle Church of Aachen, Germany, Historical

Medieval town seal from the 13th to 15th century, here Aachen, Germany, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Europe

Miniature in the 10th century Gospel Book of Emperor Otto III, Aachen, Germany, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact original date unknown, Europe

The marble throne of Charlemagne in Aachen Cathedral, Germany, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact original date not known, Europe

Portrait showing Otto III with representatives of the imperial princes, the nobility and the clergy, in the Aachen Cathedral Treasury, digital improved reproduction of an original from 1880

Aachen Cathedral, the Charlemagne Throne, throne of Charlemagne in the cathedral's High Minster, Germany, digital improved reproduction of an original from 1880, Europe

Relief image of gilded copper of the shrines with the bones of Charlemagne in the Minster Church of Aachen, 1880, woodcut, Germany, Europe

Cathedral in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, historical woodcut, 1870, Europe

Aachen, Germany, in the 17th century, historical steel engraving, Europe

The Karlsschrein or Shrine of Charlemagne, Aachen Cathedral, Aachen, Germany, der Karlsschrein im Aachener Dom, Aachen, Deutschland, Europe

Frederick I, Frederick Barbarossa, Frederick I, 1122-1190, the Holy Roman Emperor

Frederick I, Frederick Barbarossa, Friedrich I. 1122-1190, the Holy Roman Emperor as a crusader

Facsimile, certificate by Frederick I, Frederick Barbarossa, Friedrich I. 1122-1190, the Holy Roman Emperor

The throne of Emperor Charlemagne

At the court of Charlemagne

Rupert of the Palatinate at the gate of the Imperial City of Aix-la-Chapelle, Germany, Europe

Coronation of Rudolf of Habsburg at Aachen Cathedral on 24 October 1273

Charlemagne receiving a delegation of Harun al-Rashid, an Abbasid Caliph

Odo of Metz showing a plan of the Palace of Aachen to Charlemagne, 780s

Historic view of the town of Aachen, Aix-la-Chapelle, 1650, coloured, from "Topographia Germaniae" by Matthaeus Merian the Elder, continued by his son Matthaeus Merian the Younger

City hall of Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe, historical photograph, around 1899, Europe

Farmers marched with their tractors to a protest in Aachen on 17.9.1974 to demonstrate against low producer prices, Germany, Europe

Unobstructed view of Aachen Cathedral, the original Carolingian building, the crown of lights a gift from Emperor Frederick I also known as Frederick Barbarossa, Germany

Bust of Charlemagne in Aachen Cathedral, Germany, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact original date unknown, Europe

The Emperor between two bishops at the gable end of the silver choir, shrine containing the bones of Charlemagne, in Aachen Cathedral, Germany

The former Cologne Gate in Aachen, Germany, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th century painting, exact original date not known, Europe

Aachen Cathedral, Germany, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact original date not known, Europe

Charlemagne, born probably 2 April 747 or 748, died 28 January 814, was a ruler descended from the dynasty of the Carolingians

Rupert, Count Palatine on the Rhine, Duke of Bavaria, Duke of Cumberland, Earl of Holderness, Ruprecht Count Palatine on the Rhine, Duke of Bavaria, popularly known as Prince Rupert on the Rhine

The Minster of Aachen, Germany, ca 1100, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, exact date unknown, Europe

Der Schmied von Aachen, Wehrhafter Schmied ist eine legendaere Aachener Figur, Germany, Historic, digital reproduction of an original 19th century, Europe

Relief image in gilded copper of the shrines with the bones of Charlemagne in the Aachen Cathedral Church, Germany, digital improved reproduction of an original print from 1880, Europe

The town hall of Aachen in 1910, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, photograph, digitally restored reproduction of an original from the early 20th century, exact original date unknown, Europe

Aachen Cathedral in 1910, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, photograph, digitally restored reproduction of an original from the early 20th century, exact original date unknown, Europe

Ciborium, liturgical vessel, on the left from Neuburg Monastery, on the right by Martin Bogeno from Aachen, digitally restored reproduction of an original template from the 19th century

Farmers marched with their tractors to a protest in Aachen on 17.9.1974 to demonstrate against low producer prices, Germany, Europe

Farmers marched with their tractors to a protest in Aachen on 17.9.1974 to demonstrate against low producer prices, Germany, Europe

The Cathedral of Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of a photochromic print from the 1890s, Europe

Farmers marched with their tractors to a protest in Aachen on 17.9.1974 to demonstrate against low producer prices, Germany, Europe

Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, c. 1890, Germany, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Europe

Farmers marched with their tractors to a protest in Aachen on 17.9.1974 to demonstrate against low producer prices, Germany, Europe

Farmers marched with their tractors to a protest in Aachen on 17.9.1974 to demonstrate against low producer prices, Germany, Europe

Farmers marched with their tractors to a protest in Aachen on 17.9.1974 to demonstrate against low producer prices, Germany, Europe

City Hall and Market Place of Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Historic, Photochrome print from the 1890s, Europe

Farmers marched with their tractors to a protest in Aachen on 17.9.1974 to demonstrate against low producer prices, Germany, Europe

Farmers marched with their tractors to a protest in Aachen on 17.9.1974 to demonstrate against low producer prices, Germany, Europe

Farmers marched with their tractors to a protest in Aachen on 17.9.1974 to demonstrate against low producer prices, Germany, Europe

Farmers marched with their tractors to a protest in Aachen on 17.9.1974 to demonstrate against low producer prices, Germany, Europe

Farmers marched with their tractors to a protest in Aachen on 17.9.1974 to demonstrate against low producer prices, Germany, Europe

Farmers marched with their tractors to a protest in Aachen on 17.9.1974 to demonstrate against low producer prices, Germany, Europe

Farmers marched with their tractors to a protest in Aachen on 17.9.1974 to demonstrate against low producer prices, Germany, Europe

Farmers marched with their tractors to a protest in Aachen on 17.9.1974 to demonstrate against low producer prices, Germany, Europe

The Elisenbrunnen in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Historical, Photochrome print from the 1890s, Europe

Farmers marched with their tractors to a protest in Aachen on 17.9.1974 to demonstrate against low producer prices, Germany, Europe

Farmers marched with their tractors to a protest in Aachen on 17.9.1974 to demonstrate against low producer prices, Germany, Europe

Historic cityscape, steel engraving, Aachen 1835, Germany, Europe

Allegory in honor of the publication of the Peace of Aix-la-Chapelle
XOS8983085 Allegory in honor of the publication of the Peace of Aix-la-Chapelle, February 13, 1749, 1761 (oil on canvas) by Dumont

Exterior of Aachen Cathedral (Unesco World Heritage List)
DGA911611 Exterior of Aachen Cathedral (Unesco World Heritage List, 1978), Rhineland-Westphalia, Germany Detail, ; © NPL - DeA Picture Library / S. Vannini

External statues, Aachen Cathedral (Unesco World Heritage List)
DGA911608 External statues, Aachen Cathedral (Unesco World Heritage List, 1978), Rhineland-Westphalia, Germania, Detail, ; © NPL - DeA Picture Library / S. Vannini

Palatine Chapel (9th century), octagonal interior
DGA911593 Palatine Chapel (9th century), octagonal interior, Aachen Cathedral (Unesco World Heritage List, 1978), Rhineland-Westphalia, Germany; © NPL - DeA Picture Library / S. Vannini

Charlemagne's Throne, Palatine Chapel (9th century)
DGA911589 Charlemagne's Throne, Palatine Chapel (9th century), Aachen Cathedral (Unesco World Heritage List, 1978), Rhineland-Westphalia, Germany; © NPL - DeA Picture Library / S. Vannini

Statue of Charlemagne, Town Hall of Aachen (Unesco World Heritage List)
DGA911612 Statue of Charlemagne, Town Hall of Aachen (Unesco World Heritage List, 1978), Rhineland-Westphalia, Germany; © NPL - DeA Picture Library / S. Vannini

Ivory relief, detail from the gold ambo of Henry II (11th century)
DGA1130291 Ivory relief, detail from the gold ambo of Henry II (11th century), Palatine Chapel, Aachen Cathedral (Unesco World Heritage List, 1978), North Rhine-Westphalia

Exterior of Aachen Cathedral (Unesco World Heritage List)
DGA911610 Exterior of Aachen Cathedral (Unesco World Heritage List, 1978), Rhineland-Westphalia, Germany Detail, ; © NPL - DeA Picture Library / S. Vannini

Lion's head, decoration above entrance
DGA911609 Lion's head, decoration above entrance, Aachen Cathedral (Unesco World Heritage List, 1978), Rhineland-Westphalia, Germany; © NPL - DeA Picture Library / S. Vannini

Charlemagne, mosaic, Palatine Chapel (9th century)
DGA911603 Charlemagne, mosaic, Palatine Chapel (9th century), Aachen Cathedral (Unesco World Heritage List, 1978), Rhineland-Westphalia, Germany; © NPL - DeA Picture Library / S. Vannini

Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia
DGA556740 Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Aachen, Aachen cathedral, Interior of Palatine Chapel, Throne of Charlemagne; (add.info.: Germany - Aachen - Aachen cathedral (UNESCO World Heritage List)

Germany, Aachen, The Palatine Chapel
DGA570889 Germany, Aachen, The Palatine Chapel, now part of Aachen Cathedral (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1978)

Aachen Cathedral (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Aachen, North Rhine Westphalia, Germany

Zu Besuch in Aachen
Der Aachener Dom, 1952. Aachen Cathedral, 1952

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Aachen, a historic city in Germany, holds the legacy of Charlemagne, dating back to around 1350. This European gem is home to Aachen Cathedral Treasury, where the magnificent Cross of Lothair II can be found. The city's rich history is beautifully depicted in a lithograph map published in 1897, showcasing its grandeur. As you stroll through Aachen's streets, you'll be greeted by an enchanting skyline that blends modernity with centuries-old charm. Among its many treasures lies the tomb of Charlemagne himself, surrounded by other regal tombs from the time when he reigned as Emperor during the early Middle Ages. Step inside Aachen Cathedral and marvel at its breathtaking interior; it has earned recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This architectural masterpiece stands proudly in North Rhine Westphalia and serves as a testament to both religious devotion and artistic brilliance. Charlemagne remains an iconic figure throughout Aachen. As King and Emperor, his influence shaped not only this city but also Europe itself. His presence is felt everywhere - from historical artifacts like reliquary busts preserved within Aachen Treasury Cathedral to references on maps such as Belgium's lithograph from 1897.