A day in the heart of Europe: Aachen, Germany Located in the heart of Europe, Aachen is a city of understated beauty and character. Once the center of Charlemagne’s empire, Aachen is now a small, relatively lesser known German city, but totally worth a daylong visit. All of the sites in the city center are easily within walking distance, and there’s plenty of history to be uncovered. It’s a city with a young student population and rich traditions, from Carnival to drinking beer at the border of Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium. There aren’t too many tourists, so if you want a relaxing and authentic weekend in Germany, this is the perfect place for you. Elisenbrunnen Walking through the...
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