🇩🇪 Aachen, Germany - Where History Meets Thermal Springs! ⛪️

Aachen, a historic gem in western Germany near the Belgian/Dutch border, shines as: ✨ Charlemagne's imperial capital ⛪ Home to Germany's first UNESCO site ♨️ Europe's ancient spa destination Must-See Highlights 🌟 1️⃣ Aachen Cathedral (Aachener Dom) 🏰 Built in 796 AD by Charlemagne 🔶 Iconic octagonal Palatine Chapel (Byzantine-inspired) ⚰️ Charlemagne's tomb rests here 👑 Coronation site for 30+ Holy Roman Emperors 🏆 Germany's 1st UNESCO World Heritage Site (1978) 2️⃣ Cathedral Treasury (Domschatzkammer) 💎 Houses Charlemagne's legendary sword 📿 Jaw-dropping medieval relics & golden artifacts 3️⃣ Elisenbrunnen & Thermal Culture ♨️ City name "Aachen" comes from Latin "Aquis" (water) 🌿 Carolus Thermen Spa - modern take on ancient baths 4️⃣ Old Town & Gothic Rathaus 🏛️ Coronation banquets were held in its Imperial Hall ☕ Cobblestone alleys with cozy cafés - perfect for wandering! 5️⃣ RWTH Aachen University 🎓 Top-ranked tech university (Germany's "MIT") 🔬 Cutting-edge research hub with vibrant student vibe Local Flavors & Fun Facts 🍫 • Aachener Printen - Spiced gingerbread (must-try!) • 3-Country Point - Stand in Germany, Belgium & Netherlands simultaneously! #Aachen #Germany #WorldHeritage #TravelEurope #ThermalSpas ✈️🌍