Emperor Frederick Barbarossa gave the church a bronze chandelier in 1168. Charlemagne's remains, housed in an elaborate golden shrine, originally lay directly under the chandelier.
Octagonal Chapel and Barbarossa Chandelier
From Nancy Parode, About.com
The heart of Aachen Cathedral is the octagonal chapel commissioned by Charlemagne. Pope Leo III consecrated the chapel in 805 A.D.
Photo © Andreas Herrmann/ aachen tourist service e.v.
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