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Aachen

During the Medieval Ages Germany had been the place of emperors and kings. The ancient city of Aachen was the scene of many grand coronations and aristocratic rules. Aachen, Germany is situated at the foot of the Eifel hills and has a number of hot springs. The cathedral that can be found here is a UNESCO World Heritage site. There is also the Gothic town hall, the modern Carolus thermal baths and the Aachen casino.
The Romans had settled here more than 2,000 years ago and were attracted by the thermal springs. This is one of the major Germany tourist destinations.
The historical charm of the city lies in the centre of the old town with its huge cathedral. The Gothic town hall dates back to a few centuries. The most important tourist attraction that the city of Aachen, Germany has is the Elisenbrunnen drinking fountain
The place is popular for its “cultural marathon”. This festival is known as the Annual Cultural Summer that is held from June to September. The entire program is organized in Katschhof Square and this is one of the finest squares that one can find in Europe.

The museums that are one of the very important aspects of the tourist attractions of Germany are must see. The displays are of high quality and these provide an insight into the gradual development of art from the ancient times.


 
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