Charlemagne's Chapel at his Court in Aachen (Aix-la-Chapelle) |
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Charlemagne's Chapel at his Court in Aachen (Aix-la-Chapelle) |
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| Only few dates are known about when Charlemagne ordered the building of the Palace Chapel. In 786-787 A.D. Pope Hadrian authorized Charlemagne to transport marble from Italy to Aachen. In 798, the precious ancient columns were erected in the church. The delivery of the relics in 799 / 800 assured the completion of the building. The dedication by Pope Leo III in 805, however, is a legend. |
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View of the church as it looks today.
After Charlemagne, later additions to the church completely surrounded the Palace
Chapel. This throne was used by Charlemagne and his successors
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| 1.Palace Chapel (Octagon with two-storeyed,
sixteen-sided polygon) 2.Former Choir of the Palace Chapel 3.West wing (three-floored) 4.Atrium with four rotunda (Exedra) and fountains 5.Northern annex (three naves) 6.Southern annex (hall and gallery) 7.Portico |
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| Interior of the Chapel
The Roman columns on the second and third floors may be part of the marble that Charlemagne imported from Italy. |
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