Whether you are here on a short visit or planning to stay for longer, this guide offers you an entertaining but at the same time deep insight into the city of Aachen both past and present.* Seven suggestions for tours around the city centre* A detailed chapter about the Cathedral and Town Hall* Sights worth visiting outside the town centre* Innumerable up-to-date photographs* A town plan on the inside cover* Blocks of information with well-researched background knowledge and amusing anecdotes* Chronological table* Service section or appendix with lots of useful information... and many other things besides about this historical, imperial city.