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Aachen is often referred to as Aix-la-Chapelle. It is home to many interesting sights. The Münsterplatz Cathedral, alone is worth booking a hotel in Aachen. The 3-tiered marble, neo-Byzantine Cathedral has a Carolingian 8th century Dome, a Gothic choir and a Baroque Chapel. Within is the Great Charlemagne’s throne. His remains also lie in the 1215 Gold Shrine in the chancel. Inside the Schmat kammer or Treasury, you can view a religious treasure trove. These include a bust of the Emperor - gold-plated and of solid silver. This is one of many reasons to book an Aachen Hotel through EasyToBook.com.
There are other architectural riches in Aachen. You can locate most in the town core, not far from many hotels in Aachen. The 14th century stone Rathaus features an ornate façade with 50 statues of German rulers – excepting women, 31 crowned here. The relief in the center is of Majesti Domini – Charlemagne and Pope Leo III. The second floor has a cross-beamed and double-naved Imperial Hall. The walls are adorned with frescoes of Charlemagne created in the 19th century by Alfred Rethel. It hosted coronation banquets from 1349-1531. The Town Hall houses exact replicas of the Imperial Jewels. Another jewel not far from convenient discount Aachen hotels is the Suermont Ludwig Museum. Here, you can wander through 44 galleries some featuring medieval German sculpture including the exquisite Madonna in Robes (1422). If you want to sample cutting-edge art, head to the Ludwig. A large clown in drag stands in front of this Bahaus building. A former umbrella factory, it now contains current and future great artists
