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Charlemagne had the royal palace in Aachen

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expanded into a large complex
at the end of the 8th century.

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It included the Aula Regia
as the seat of government,

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a residence for the royal family,

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a garrison building for the elite troops,

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a courtroom and a library.

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The Palatine Chapel, now Aachen
Cathedral, was a religious centre.

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33 German kings
had themselves crowned here.

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At the time, the Cathedral was considered

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the most imposing church
on this side of the Alps.