Centre Charlemagne, Aachen

The Centre Charlemagne is the new city museum. It's located adjacent to the Town Hall, right on Katschhof Square--in the middle of Charlemagne's palace district. It's easy to find since it is the only modern glass building on the square.

The Centre Charlemagne is an immersive experience where you can learn about the Carolingian period. There are activities in the history lab that make it perfect for families. For example, find out how much a suit of chain mail weighed or how ink was made for those medieval scripts.

The permanent exhibition of the museum is a history of Charlemagne's city. This includes material on the early Roman settlements from as far back as the fifth century BCE. It then divides the town's history, from Charlemagne's Palace and the City of Coronations to the baroque spa city that was Aachen in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Of course, these exhibits follow the legends and stories of the city's central figure--Charlemagne. Learn about how his story is irrevocably interlinked with the city, and see the original bronze statue from Market Fountain.

Finally, the museum has a fascinating look at Aachen today. View the city from the eyes of its residents and gain an appreciation for this diverse European city.