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Karlsbrunnen (Charlemagne Fountain) on Aachen Market Square

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Karlsbrunnen (Charlemagne Fountain) on Aachen Market Square

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Karlsbrunnen (Charlemagne Fountain) on Aachen Market Square

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    October 30, 2022

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    Aachen's oldest fountain, known as the Charlemagne Fountain or Market Fountain, has a turbulent history. In 1792, the statue of Charlemagne was seized by French troops as war booty, but …
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    April 29, 2018

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    It is the oldest Aachener Bürgerhaus built in Gothic style in 1344.
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    April 2, 2022

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    The large market square in Aachen is behind the town hall, there is also the Karlsbrunnen and the market stalls are set up here at certain times.
    The Karlsbrunnen is the oldest in the city and was crowned by Charlemagne (Copy). Around the market you will find old half-timbered houses, the flair on the square is pleasant.
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    Location: North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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