Germany: Aachen Cathedral

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. source:whc.unesco.org

Inscribed: 1978 Extn: 2013

Postcard 1

Thanks to Mr Lothar

Postcard 2

Thanks to Ms Laine.