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Granusturm
Historic Tower of Charlemagne's Palatinate
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Standing at 20 meters high, the Granusturm in Aachen, completed in 788, was originally part of Charlemagne's imperial palace. This square structure, with sides measuring 8.85 meters, is now part of the Aachen Town Hall. It is named after the Celtic healing god Grannus.
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The tower was completed in 788 AD.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 788
- Height
- 20 m
- Heritage Status
- Architectural Heritage Monument
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- Editorial review
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Location
Nearby
Aachen Town Hall
27 m away
Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle
31 m away
Archäologisches Fenster Rathaus, Karolingisches Mauerwerk aus der Zeit um 800
18 m away
Palace of Aachen
57 m away
Couven-Museum
66 m away
Karlsbrunnen
55 m away
Centre Charlemagne
87 m away
Büchel-Museum Rote Burg
75 m away