For 600 years until the 16th century, the German kings were crowned in Aachen Cathedral, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre of Charlemagne. The latter had the central building and the Western Works built. The foundation stone was laid in 795. 803, i.e. only eight years later the octagonal construction was completed. The cathedral formed the heart of his palace in Aachen above the hot thermal springs. Over the centuries, the church has been expanded by many extensions. It also reflects many periods of architectural history in style. In the interior, according to the Secret Revelation of John, it symbolizes the Civitas Dei, the city of God, the Heavenly Jerusalem – that is, the heaven itself. It has only been a Bishop’s Church since 1930.
Music: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Great Mass in C minor, K 427.