Adalbertsturm, Aachen

Name: Adalbertsturm
Address: Aachen, Germany

#116 among attractions in Aachen

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Facts and practical information

The Adalbertsturm was a defense tower of the outer city wall of the city of Aachen, built around 1300 to 1350.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°46'29"N, 6°5'43"E

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Aachen Mitte (Innenstadt)Aachen Germany

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

Nearby attractions include: Aachen Cathedral, Aquis Plaza, Suermondt-Ludwig-Museum, Palatine Chapel.

0.5 miW
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...
~520 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Aquis Plaza, Aachen
3 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...
~510 ftS
Museum, Art museum
Suermondt-Ludwig-Museum, Aachen
3 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...
0.5 miW
Church, Gothic architecture, Carolingian architecture
Palatine Chapel, Aachen
13 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...
0.4 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Theater Aachen, Aachen
10 min walk • Theater Aachen is a theatre in Aachen, Germany. It is the principal venue in that city for operas, musical theatre and plays. It is the home of the Aachen Symphony Orchestra. Construction on the original theatre began in 1822 and it opened on 15 May 1825.
0.5 miW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Couven-Museum, Aachen
12 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.
0.5 miW
Watersports, Swimming, Swimming pool
Schwimmhalle Elisabethstraße, Aachen
12 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.
~1600 ftW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Grenzlandtheater Aachen, Aachen
8 min walk • Grenzlandtheater Aachen is a theater in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany founded by actor Kurt Sieder in 1950.
0.5 miW
Church, Gothic architecture
Marienschrein, Aachen
13 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.
0.5 miW
Church
St. Foillan, Aachen
12 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...
~140 ftNW
Church
St. Adalbert, Aachen
1 min walk • The Provost Church of St. Adalbert in Aachen was the collegiate church of a collegiate foundation and was consecrated in 1005. It is thus the second oldest church in the city after Aachen Cathedral. St.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Adalbertsturm?

Nearby attractions include St. Adalbert, Aachen (1 min walk), Denkmal Kaiser Friedrich III., Aachen (2 min walk), Suermondt-Ludwig-Museum, Aachen (3 min walk), St. Peter's Church, Aachen (8 min walk).

How to get to Adalbertsturm by public transport?

The nearest stations to Adalbertsturm:

Bus

Kaiserplatz • Lines: 12, 125, 135, 15, 173, 2, 22, 23, 25, 35, 4, 45, 47, 5, 55, 65, 66, 73, N 1, N 60, N 8, Sb 66 (2 min walk)

Train

Aachen Hauptbahnhof (14 min walk)
Aachen-Rothe Erde (25 min walk)