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Aachen Cathedral, built under the orders of Emperor Charlemagne in the late 8th century, stands as a masterpiece of Carolingian architecture and the spiritual heart of the Holy Roman Empire. Centered around the breathtaking octagonal Palatine Chapel, this monumental complex seamlessly blends Byzantine and Roman influences through classical marble columns, bronze doors, and dazzling golden mosaics. As the coronation site for over thirty German kings across six centuries and the final resting place of Charlemagne, the cathedral holds the honor of being the very first site in Germany designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978.
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