Self-guided podcast tour: Aachen Charles the Great

Enter the epicenter of the Carolingian Empire and discover the profound duality of the rule of Charlemagne. This captivating audio journey takes you beyond the textbook myths and shows how the physical pain of a king, his brilliant but illiterate mind, and his tireless ambition redrew the map of Europe. From steaming thermal springs to the geometric perfection of the Palatine Chapel – discover how Aachen became the ideological heart of the Holy Roman Empire. - 1.2 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 81 min. - Ideal for everyone interested in power, protest, public spaces, and power, protest in public space Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app