Aachen
Discover the historic spa town of Aachen, where Charlemagne once ruled.
Catholic jurisdiction: Latin — Diocese of Aachen
About Aachen
Aachen is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, near the borders with Belgium and the Netherlands. Known for its rich history dating back to Roman times and home to Emperor Charlemagne's palace, Aachen matters culturally as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Economically, it thrives through tourism and industry, maintaining a blend of tradition and modernity.
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Notable people from Aachen
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Ludwig Mies van der Rohe1886–1969German architect (1886–1969)
Kai Havertzb. 1999German association football player (born 1999)
Armin Laschetb. 1961German politician (CDU)
Æthelwulfd. 858King of Wessex
Henri Victor Regnault1810–1878French physicist (1810–1878)
Edith Frank-Holländer1900–1945Mother of Holocaust diarist Anne Frank (1900–1945)
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