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Aachen Chronoscopes®

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Aachen Chronoscopes – Glimpses into History

In the heart of Aachen’s Old Town, the Chronoscopes stand like silent gateways to other eras. The tall metal steles, each with its own viewing window, invite you to immerse yourself in past centuries through digital reconstructions. Whether Roman bathing culture, the medieval palace, or Baroque bathing splendor—at these points, you get a sense of how the city took shape over the course of time. The installations not only make history visible but almost tangible, as if you were standing among ancient walls that have long since vanished but live on in images.

Impressions

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General information

  • Always open
for any weather
for groups
for school classes
for families
for individual guests
Suitable for seniors
for children (3-6 years)
for children (6-10 years)
for children (from 10 years)
  • Free admission

The Chronoskope® are located at the following places: Market Square, Chicken Market, Hof, Münsterplatz, Katschhof, and Kräutergarten. These places are all located in the old town and are within walking distance.

Arrival & Contact

At various locations in Aachen's old town, 52062 Aachen

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