Subject:
World heritage
Language(s): Eng, »Fre, Spa, Ara
Construction of this palatine chapel, with its octagonal basilica and cupola, began c. 790-800 under the Emperor Charlemagne. Originally inspired by the churches of the Eastern part of the Holy Roman Empire, it was splendidly enlarged in the Middle Ages.
on this subject:
Aachen Cathedral on the World Heritage website
Place/country: Germany,
Series: NHK World Heritage 100,
Type: Documentary
Duration: 00:02:25
Publisher/producer: NHK, Japan,
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