y be called the learned city ofHolland. In recognition of having withstooda siege by the Spaniards of 131 days, the citywas given the choice between exemption fromtaxation or the foundation of a university, andchose the latter. The city is the birthplace of many menfamous in Dutch art, among them… … Round Chinch in the IXthCentury, Aix-la-Chapelle Charlemagne died at Aix-la-Chapelle, 814 Charlemagnes original chapel founded, Vlllth century Damaged by fire, 1146, 1234, 1236, 1656 Choir begun, 1353 Choir completed, XlVth century Minorite church, XlVth to XVth century 347 AppendixANDERNACH
Cathedrals · Rhine River Valley -- Description and travel
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