IMG_8575 Charlemagne had the cathedral built between 796 and 798. He was crowned as an Emperor there in 800 and buried there upon his death in 814. The Carolingian part...
Charlemagne had the cathedral built between 796 and 798. He was crowned as an Emperor there in 800 and buried there upon his death in 814. The Carolingian part…
IMG_8571 Gothic tower.
Gothic tower.
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IMG_8565 Gothic choir.
Gothic choir.
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IMG_8659 Carolingian octagon / Palatine chapel. Diameter: 14.5 meters.
Carolingian octagon / Palatine chapel. Diameter: 14.5 meters.
IMG_8673 Carolingian octagon / Palatine chapel. The bronze rails were cast in the late 8th century. The 4m-wide
Carolingian octagon / Palatine chapel. The bronze rails were cast in the late 8th century. The 4m-wide "Barbarossa chandelier" was made in 1165-1170, was…
IMG_8669 Dome mosaic, 1879-1881.
Dome mosaic, 1879-1881.
IMG_8670 Dome mosaic, 1879-1881.
Dome mosaic, 1879-1881.
IMG_8660 Mosaics from 1900 in the alleys surrounding the octagon.
Mosaics from 1900 in the alleys surrounding the octagon.
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Mosaics from 1900.
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Mosaics from 1900.
IMG_8661 Mosaics from 1900.
Mosaics from 1900.
IMG_8662 Mosaics from 1900.
Mosaics from 1900.
IMG_8663 Mosaics from 1900.
Mosaics from 1900.

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