Pfaffenturm, Aachen

Name: Pfaffenturm
Address: Aachen, Germany

#112 among attractions in Aachen

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

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°46'24"N, 6°4'22"E

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Aachen Mitte (Innenstadt)Aachen Germany

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Pfaffenturm – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

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 miNE
Town hall hosting replica crown jewels
City Hall, Aachen
14 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
Church, Gothic architecture, Carolingian architecture
Palatine Chapel, Aachen
14 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...
0.5 miE
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.
0.4 miE
Church
St. Michael's Church, Aachen
12 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.
~1500 ftE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Öcher Schängche, Aachen
8 min walk • Öcher Schängche is a puppetry theatre in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It was founded by Will Hermanns and others in 1921.
~1130 ftSW
Park
Westpark, Aachen
6 min walk • The Westpark is a park in the west of Aachen, which is bounded by Gartenstraße, Welkenrather Straße and Vaalser Straße.
0.5 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.
0.5 miNE
Museum
International Newspaper Museum, Aachen
13 min walk • The International Newspaper Museum in Aachen presents the history of newspapers and the subject of press history.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Pfaffenturm?

Nearby attractions include Bleiberger Fabrik, Aachen (2 min walk), Langer Turm, Aachen (5 min walk), Westpark, Aachen (6 min walk), St. James's Church, Aachen (7 min walk).

How to get to Pfaffenturm by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pfaffenturm:

Bus

Lochnerstraße • Lines: 13 (2 min walk)
Turmstraße • Lines: 13 (3 min walk)

Train

Aachen Schanz (6 min walk)
Aachen West (14 min walk)