Langer Turm, Aachen

Name: Langer Turm
Address: Junkerstrasse 101, Aachen, Germany

#50 among attractions in Aachen

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Facts and practical information

The Long Tower was a defense tower of the outer city wall of the city of Aachen, built circa 1300 to 1350. It is one of the few remaining towers of the former city fortifications.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°46'34"N, 6°4'21"E

Address

Junkerstrasse 101Aachen Mitte (Westpark)Aachen Germany

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Langer Turm – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.5 miE
Iconic cathedral and Charlemagne's chapel
Aachen Cathedral, Aachen
13 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...
0.5 miE
Town hall hosting replica crown jewels
City Hall, Aachen
13 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...
0.5 miE
Fountain, Well
Statue of Charlemagne, Aachen
13 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.
0.5 miNE
Imposing, 14th-century city gate
Ponttor, Aachen
12 min walk • Nestled within the historic city of Aachen, Germany, stands the Ponttor, a proud remnant of the medieval fortifications that once encircled the city. This impressive city gate, integrated into Aachen's ancient city wall, is an enduring symbol of the city's rich past...
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Church, Carolingian architecture, History museum
Throne of Charlemagne, Aachen
13 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.
0.5 miE
Gothic architecture, Museum, Sacred and religious sites
Aachen Cathedral Treasury, Aachen
12 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.
0.5 miE
Church
St. Michael's Church, Aachen
13 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.
0.5 miE
Church, Gothic architecture, History museum
Karlsschrein, Aachen
13 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.
~1940 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Öcher Schängche, Aachen
10 min walk • Öcher Schängche is a puppetry theatre in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It was founded by Will Hermanns and others in 1921.
~1770 ftSW
Park
Westpark, Aachen
9 min walk • The Westpark is a park in the west of Aachen, which is bounded by Gartenstraße, Welkenrather Straße and Vaalser Straße.
0.4 miE
Church, Gothic architecture
Cross of Lothair, Aachen
12 min walk • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Langer Turm?

Nearby attractions include Bleiberger Fabrik, Aachen (4 min walk), Pfaffenturm, Aachen (5 min walk), Bilal Mosque, Aachen (7 min walk), Botanischer Garten Aachen, Aachen (7 min walk).

How to get to Langer Turm by public transport?

The nearest stations to Langer Turm:

Bus

Turmstraße • Lines: 12, 13, 22, 23 (3 min walk)

Train

Aachen West (9 min walk)
Aachen Schanz (11 min walk)