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Monuments of Aachen
Explore Aachen's historic monuments on foot.
12 StopsEstimated Duration: 123 minutes
Embark on a 4.66 km journey through Aachen's rich history by visiting its remarkable monuments. Starting at the Ponttor, one of the last remaining gates of the ancient city walls, continue to the Ehrenmal, a striking watchtower that once formed part of the city's outer defenses. Along the way, encounter the Gartenhaus Mantels, a baroque pavilion exemplifying 18th-century architectural elegance. The trail concludes at the formidable Marschiertor, another testament to medieval fortifications.
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Did you know? — Ponttor
Ponttor was guarded by city soldiers and militias.
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Ponttor
Monument
282 mStraight-line estimate from stop 1 to stop 2
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Ehrenmal
Monument
256 mStraight-line estimate from stop 2 to stop 3
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Gartenhaus Mantels
Monument
829 mStraight-line estimate from stop 3 to stop 4
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Guaita’sche Gartentreppe
Monument
243 mStraight-line estimate from stop 4 to stop 5
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Kongreßdenkmal
Monument
706 mStraight-line estimate from stop 5 to stop 6
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Denkmal Kaiser Friedrich III.
Monument
531 mStraight-line estimate from stop 6 to stop 7
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Corneliusquelle
Monument
331 mStraight-line estimate from stop 7 to stop 8
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Elisenbrunnen
Monument
136 mStraight-line estimate from stop 8 to stop 9
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Elisabethhalle
Monument
340 mStraight-line estimate from stop 9 to stop 10
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Wehrhafter Schmied
Monument
271 mStraight-line estimate from stop 10 to stop 11
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Walter Hasenclever
Monument
738 mStraight-line estimate from stop 11 to stop 12
