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St. Paul
Gothic charm meets modern design
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Aachen: First Steps10 pts
Aachen: Explorer25 pts
Aachen: Insider50 pts
St. Paul in Aachen is a heritage site designed by Karl Friedrich Schinkel in 1822. The church combines the Gothic structure of a former Dominican church with a modern interior. Since 2018, it has housed the diocesan archive of the Aachen diocese.
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The church was desecrated in 2009.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1822
- Architect
- Karl Friedrich Schinkel
- Heritage Status
- Architectural Heritage Monument
- Denomination
- Roman Catholic
- Wheelchair Access
- Not accessible
Evidence and review
- Authorship
- Authorship unavailable
- Publication approval
- Approval provenance unavailable
- Editorial review
- Not reviewed
Guided Story
You're standing before a remarkable piece of Aachen's history. This church, designed by Karl Friedrich Schinkel, was founded in 1822. Take a look at the Gothic structure, which retains its distinctive style despite being rebuilt several times. Originally a Dominican church, it now houses the diocesan archive of the Aachen diocese. The modern interior presents an intriguing contrast to the historical façade. Just 16 meters southeast, behind you, you'll find the Franziska Schervier monument. It's fascinating how history and the present coexist so harmoniously here.
Part of These Trails
Churches of Aachen — Walk IIStop 3 of 5
Heritage Sites in Aachen — Discovery 3Stop 3 of 10
Classical AachenStop 2 of 7
Location
Nearby
Wehrhafter Schmied
91 m away
Franziska Schervier
16 m away
Bischöfliches Diözesanarchiv Aachen
11 m away
Türelüre-Lißje-Brunnen
137 m away
Kind Jesu Kapelle
95 m away
Walter Hasenclever
235 m away
Domschatzkammer
242 m away
Galerie Sebestyen
114 m away