Germany
Aachen







On this page I offer photographs of landmarks in the Germany city Aachen in May 2026.

Aachen

Aachen, Germany’s westernmost city, is renowned for its rich imperial history, charming Old Town, and its location at the crossroads of Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Сity's most iconic landmarks, including the UNESCO-listed Aachen Cathedral, the historic Town Hall, Market square, monumental Charlemagne Fountain (Karlsbrunnen, 1620),  Elisenbrunnen Fountain, PonttorMarschiertorSankt Adalbert Church and many other fascinating sights fountain Circulation of Money, that bring Aachen’s heritage to life.

Roman Catholic Aachen Cathedral (Aachener Dom) is one of the oldest cathedrals in Europe (from 796), main Aachen's landmark and a cultural heritage.
Aachen, Germany. Aachen Cathedral.
Aachen, Germany. Aachen Cathedral.
Aachen, Germany. Aachen Cathedral.
Aachen, Germany. Aachen Cathedral.
Aachen, Germany. Aachen Cathedral.
Aachen, Germany. Aachen Cathedral.
Aachen, Germany. Aachen Cathedral.
Aachen, Germany. Aachen Cathedral.
Aachen, Germany. Aachen Cathedral.
Aachen, Germany. Aachen Cathedral.
Aachen, Germany. Aachen Cathedral.
Aachen, Germany. Aachen Cathedral.
Market square at the Town Hall (Marktplatz am Rathaus). Main square with Karlsbrunnen fountain, is surrounded by cafes, restaurants and small shops.
Aachen, Germany. Market square (Marktplatz).
Aachen, Germany. Market square (Marktplatz).
Aachen, Germany. Market square (Marktplatz).
Aachen, Germany. Market square (Marktplatz).
Aachen, Germany. Market square (Marktplatz).
Aachen, Germany. Market square (Marktplatz).
Aachen, Germany. Market square (Marktplatz).
Aachen, Germany. Market square (Marktplatz).
Aachen Town Hall seen from Markt. Aachen historical town hall (Aachener Rathaus) was built in the Gothic style in first half of XIV century.
Aachen, Germany. Town Hall (Aachener Rathaus).
Aachen, Germany. Town Hall (Aachener Rathaus).
Aachen, Germany. Town Hall (Aachener Rathaus).
Aachen, Germany. Town Hall (Aachener Rathaus).
Aachen Town Hall seen from Katschhof. Aachen historical town hall (Aachener Rathaus) was built in the Gothic style in first half of XIV century.
Aachen, Germany. Town Hall (Aachener Rathaus).
Aachen, Germany. Town Hall (Aachener Rathaus).
Aachen, Germany. Town Hall (Aachener Rathaus).
Aachen, Germany. Town Hall (Aachener Rathaus).
Aachen Town Hall. Counsel Hall inside the Town Hall.
Aachen, Germany. Town Hall (Aachener Rathaus).
Aachen, Germany. Town Hall (Aachener Rathaus).
Aachen, Germany. Town Hall (Aachener Rathaus).
Aachen, Germany. Town Hall (Aachener Rathaus).
Monumental Charlemagne Fountain (Karlsbrunnen, 1620) on the Marktplatz in front of Aachen Town Hall.
Aachen, Germany. Charlemagne Fountain.
Aachen, Germany. Charlemagne Fountain.
Aachen, Germany. Charlemagne Fountain.
Aachen, Germany. Charlemagne Fountain.
Elise Fountain (Elisenbrunnen, 1851) - thermal springs. Elisenbrunnen is a classicist building by the architects Johann Peter Cremer and Karl Friedrich Schinkel.
Aachen, Germany. Elise Fountain.
Aachen, Germany. Elise Fountain.
Aachen, Germany. Elise Fountain.
Aachen, Germany. Elise Fountain.
Aachen, Germany. Elise Fountain.
Aachen, Germany. Elise Fountain.
Aachen, Germany. Elise Fountain.
Aachen, Germany. Elise Fountain.

The Ponttor (known as Bruckenpforte or Bruckenthor, XVII -XVIII centuries) - one of the two remaining gates of the original medieval wall of Aachen. 

Aachen, Germany. Historic Ponttor.
Aachen, Germany. Historic Ponttor.
Aachen, Germany. Historic Ponttor.
Aachen, Germany. Historic Ponttor.
Aachen, Germany. Historic Ponttor.
Aachen, Germany. Historic Ponttor.
Aachen, Germany. Historic Ponttor.
Aachen, Germany. Historic Ponttor.
Marching Gate (Marschiertor, 13th century) is one of the best-preserved city gates in the city and was once part of the outer fortifications. 
Aachen. Germany. Marschiertor.
Aachen. Germany. Marschiertor.
Aachen. Germany. Marschiertor.
Aachen. Germany. Marschiertor.
Sankt Adalbert Church (St. Adalbert), second oldest church in Aachen, consecrated in 1005, is dedicated to Adalbert of Prague. 
Aachen, Germany. Adalbert Church.
Aachen, Germany. Adalbert Church.
Aachen, Germany. Adalbert Church.
Aachen, Germany. Adalbert Church.
Holy Cross Church (Heilig-Kreuz-Kirche) is a Roman Catholic parish church built in the early 20th century. Construction began in 1900, and it was consecrated in 1902.
Aachen, Germany. Holy Cross Church.
Aachen, Germany. Holy Cross Church.
Aachen, Germany. Holy Cross Church.
Aachen, Germany. Holy Cross Church.
Aachen, Germany. Holy Cross Church.
Aachen, Germany. Holy Cross Church.
Aachen, Germany. Holy Cross Church.
Aachen, Germany. Holy Cross Church.
Famous bronze fountain Circulation of Money ("Kreislauf des Geldes") was sculpted by Karl-Henning Seemann in 1976.
Aachen, Germany. Circulation of Money.
Aachen, Germany. Circulation of Money.
Aachen, Germany. Circulation of Money.
Aachen, Germany. Circulation of Money.
Historic neo-baroque building Aachen Hauptbahnhof (1905), the main railway station of Aachen.
Aachen, Germany. Hauptbahnhof.
Aachen, Germany. Hauptbahnhof.
Aachen, Germany. Hauptbahnhof.
Aachen, Germany. Hauptbahnhof.