Aachen

Aachen is a historically important city, spa and university centre in , situated at the "three lands corner" where the borders of , and the meet.

Places of Interest

Highlights: Aachen Cathedral and Aachen Town Hall.

Church
is a church in …

Town hall
is a landmark of cultural significance located in the Altstadt of , .

Railway station
Photo: A.Savin, FAL.
is the most important railway…

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Forst and Laurensberg.

Suburb
is a suburb.

Suburb
is a quarter and borough of , .

Aachen

Latitude
50.776° or 50° 46′ 34″ north
Longitude
6.0872° or 6° 5′ 14″ east
Population
263,000
Elevation
168 metres (551 feet)
Open location code
9F28Q3GP+CV
Geo­Names ID
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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Burtscheid and Frankenberger Viertel.

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Highlights: Elisenbrunnen and Bergdriesch 4.

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