St. Peter's Church, Aachen

Name: St. Peter's Church
Address: Peterskirchhof 1, Aachen, 52062, Germany

#64 among attractions in Aachen

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The Church of St. Peter is a city church in Aachen, Germany, dedicated to St. Peter. It is located in the city center in the immediate vicinity of the bus station. The church is one of the oldest monuments in Aachen.

Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 50°46'41"N, 6°5'27"E

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Peterskirchhof 1Aachen Mitte (Innenstadt)Aachen 52062 Germany

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St. Peter's Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: City Hall, Statue of Charlemagne, Aquis Plaza, Suermondt-Ludwig-Museum.

~1810 ftSW
Town hall hosting replica crown jewels
City Hall, Aachen
9 min walk • The Aachen City Hall stands as an architectural testament to the city's rich history and cultural heritage, located in the heart of Aachen, Germany. The building, with its distinctive Gothic façade, was built on the foundation of the Carolingian palace of Charlemagne...
~1790 ftW
Fountain, Well
Statue of Charlemagne, Aachen
9 min walk • Standing proudly in the historic city of Aachen, Germany, the Statue of Charlemagne is not only a tribute to one of Europe's greatest medieval rulers but also a prominent centerpiece as a fountain, reflecting the city's rich heritage.
~1340 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Aquis Plaza, Aachen
7 min walk • Aquis Plaza is a shopping center in Aachen's city center at the eastern end of the Adalbertstraße shopping street. It extends from Willy-Brandt-Platz to Kaiserplatz. After years of preparations and problems, including the purchase of the necessary...
~1980 ftSE
Museum, Art museum
Suermondt-Ludwig-Museum, Aachen
10 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Aachen, Germany, the Suermondt-Ludwig-Museum is a cultural gem that beckons art enthusiasts and history buffs alike. This museum, named after the Aachen businessman Barthold Suermondt and the Ludwig family of Aachen, houses a rich...
~1950 ftSW
Church, Gothic architecture, Carolingian architecture
Palatine Chapel, Aachen
10 min walk • The Palatine Chapel, nestled in the heart of Aachen, Germany, stands as a monumental testament to the city's rich historical tapestry. This octagonal chapel forms the core of the Aachen Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and is renowned for its remarkable...
~1640 ftSW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Couven-Museum, Aachen
8 min walk • Haus Monheim is a listed building in the old town of Aachen. It was a residential and commercial building of the Monheim family of pharmacists and is one of Jakob Couven's surviving works in Aachen.
0.4 miSW
Watersports, Swimming, Swimming pool
Schwimmhalle Elisabethstraße, Aachen
11 min walk • The Elisabethhalle is a municipal indoor swimming pool in Aachen, Elisabethstraße 10, not far from Aachen Cathedral. It was built from 1908 to 1911 in Art Nouveau style at a total cost of 900,000 marks and opened on July 17, 1911.
~1720 ftS
Concerts and shows, Theater
Grenzlandtheater Aachen, Aachen
9 min walk • Grenzlandtheater Aachen is a theater in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany founded by actor Kurt Sieder in 1950.
~1940 ftW
Museum
International Newspaper Museum, Aachen
10 min walk • The International Newspaper Museum in Aachen presents the history of newspapers and the subject of press history.
~1980 ftSW
Church, Gothic architecture
Marienschrein, Aachen
10 min walk • The Marienschrein in Aachen Cathedral is a reliquary, donated on the order of the chapter of Mary around 1220 and consecrated in 1239.
~1840 ftSW
Church
St. Foillan, Aachen
9 min walk • St. Foillan is one of the city parish churches in Aachen. It is located in the area of the pedestrian zone and is separated from the cathedral only by a narrow alley. It is the only church in the German-speaking area which was placed under the...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. Peter's Church?

Nearby attractions include Stadtbibliothek Aachen, Aachen (2 min walk), Röhrenbrunnen, Aachen (3 min walk), Sandkaulpark, Aachen (5 min walk), Antoniusstraße, Aachen (6 min walk).

How to get to St. Peter's Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Peter's Church:

Bus

Aachen Bushof • Lines: 1, 11, 12, 125, 135, 14, 147, 15, 151, 16, 17, 173, 2, 21, 22, 220, 23, 24, 25, 27, 31, 33, 34, 35, 350, 36, 37, 4, 41, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 5, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 65, 66, 7, 73, 74, 75, N 1, N 2, N 3, N 4, N 5, N 6, N 60, N 7, N 8, N 9, Sb 20, Sb 63, Sb 66 (2 min walk)
Willy-Brandt-Platz • Lines: 125, 173, 4, 47, 73 (5 min walk)

Train

Aachen Hauptbahnhof (19 min walk)
Aachen Schanz (24 min walk)