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Mundolph and Gundolph

Mundolph and Gundolph

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Monument

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Mundolph and Gundolph: Two Wandering Bishops Between Legend and City History

In Klappergasse, you’ll encounter Mundolph and Gundolph, two figures deeply rooted in Aachen’s folklore. The relief depicts the two bishops from Maastricht who, according to legend, even after their deaths wanted to set out once more to attend the consecration of what would later become Aachen Cathedral. Their depiction appears serene yet mysterious, as if the path between worlds were just a step away. At the convent of the Sisters of the Poor Child Jesus, the artwork serves as a reminder of how closely faith, storytelling traditions, and the urban landscape are intertwined. Klappergasse owes its name to this story, which still carries a faint echo of earlier notions of wandering legends.

General information

  • Always open
for groups
for school classes
for individual guests
  • Free admission

The monument is located within walking distance of Aachen Cathedral and City Hall.

Arrival & Contact

Klappergasse, 52062 Aachen

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