Aachen Cathedral: the Mystery of the Octagon
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:
WHC documentation about this site
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Aachen Cathedral,
Germany,
Europe
Series: NHK World Heritage 100
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Series: NHK World Heritage 100
Type: Documentary
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Production and personalities:
Publisher: NHK; UNESCO TV
Coproducer/sponsor: UNESCO WHC
Rights: NHK; UNESCO TV
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