Cross of Lothair, Aachen

Name: Cross of Lothair
Address: Aachen, Germany

#28 among attractions in Aachen

Church, Gothic architecture

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The Cross of Lothair or Lothair Cross is a crux gemmata processional cross dating from about 1000 AD, though its base dates from the 14th century. It was made in Germany, probably at Cologne. It is an outstanding example of medieval goldsmith's work, and "an important monument of imperial ideology", forming part of the Aachen Cathedral Treasury, which includes several other masterpieces of sacral Ottonian art. The measurements of the original portion are 50 cm height, 38.5 cm width, 2.3 cm depth. ()

Local name: Lotharkreuz Coordinates: 50°46'30"N, 6°4'58"E

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Aachen Mitte (Innenstadt)Aachen Germany

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Cross of Lothair – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Aachen Cathedral, City Hall, Statue of Charlemagne, Palatine Chapel.

~300 ftSE
Iconic cathedral and Charlemagne's chapel
Aachen Cathedral, Aachen
2 min walk • Aachen Cathedral, a masterpiece of medieval architecture, stands as a testament to the city's historical significance and religious heritage. Constructed by order of Emperor Charlemagne in the late 8th century, it was the first German building to be listed as a UNESCO...
~430 ftNE
Town hall hosting replica crown jewels
City Hall, Aachen
3 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...
~520 ftNE
Fountain, Well
Statue of Charlemagne, Aachen
3 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.
~410 ftE
Church, Gothic architecture, Carolingian architecture
Palatine Chapel, Aachen
2 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...
~300 ftSE
Church, Carolingian architecture, History museum
Throne of Charlemagne, Aachen
2 min walk • The Throne of Charlemagne is a throne erected in the 790s by Charlemagne, as one of the fittings of his palatine chapel in Aachen and placed in the Octagon of the church. Until 1531, it served as the coronation throne of the Kings of Germany, being used at a total of thirty-one coronations.
~40 ftS
Gothic architecture, Museum, Sacred and religious sites
Aachen Cathedral Treasury, Aachen
1 min walk • The Aachen Cathedral Treasury is a museum of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Aachen under the control of the Cathedral chapter, which houses one of the most important collections of medieval church artworks in Europe.
~550 ftS
Church
St. Michael's Church, Aachen
3 min walk • St. Michael's is a church in Aachen, Germany. It was built as a church of the Aachen Jesuit Collegium in 1628, later it was a Catholic parish church and is now a church of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Germany. The official name today is Church of Archangel Michael – St Dimitrios.
~250 ftSE
Church, Gothic architecture, History museum
Karlsschrein, Aachen
2 min walk • The Karlsschrein is located in Aachen Cathedral and contains the remains of Charlemagne. It was completed in 1215 in Aachen at the command of Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor.
~540 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Couven-Museum, Aachen
3 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.
~1160 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Öcher Schängche, Aachen
6 min walk • Öcher Schängche is a puppetry theatre in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It was founded by Will Hermanns and others in 1921.
~730 ftSE
Watersports, Swimming, Swimming pool
Schwimmhalle Elisabethstraße, Aachen
4 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to Cross of Lothair?

Nearby attractions include Aachen Cathedral Treasury, Aachen (1 min walk), Proserpina sarcophagus, Aachen (1 min walk), Paradiesbrunnen, Aachen (1 min walk), Fischpüddelchen, Aachen (1 min walk).

How to get to Cross of Lothair by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cross of Lothair:

Bus

Judengasse/Markt • Lines: 4 (2 min walk)
Kármán-Auditorium • Lines: 4 (5 min walk)

Train

Aachen Schanz (14 min walk)
Aachen Hauptbahnhof (17 min walk)