We rented a van to get around, not expecting to be issued a 9 passenger Mercedes Sprinter. Driving, and parking, on the narrow streets of small German towns was an interesting adventure. Luckily we found a public parking garage right close to the center of town. We parked the bus and walked around the area. The cathedral was built by Charlemagne and for a time Aachen was his capitol. We tagged along with a tour being given in German, even though we couldn't understand a word, because it allowed us to see Charlemagne's throne. It was surprisingly plain, not much more than a bench with back and armrests. We also toured the cathedral treasury which houses many historical treasures and several reliquaries.
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