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description: "Nestled in its historic surroundings, the ‘Abteitor’ appears as a quiet place of remembrance that has retained its dignity throughout its varied history. Originally serving as the residence and entrance gate of a Benedictine abbey, it later took on the function of an epidemic hospital during a cholera epidemic. You can feel these layers of history when you stand in front of the massive masonry and imagine how people sought protection, order or help here. The peaceful atmosphere around the gate allows you to reflect on this transformation and experience the place as part of Aachen's cultural memory."
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Abbey gate
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- Monument
- historical building

'Abteitor' Aachen: Historic entrance gate with an eventful past

 Nestled in its historic surroundings, the ‘Abteitor’ appears as a quiet place of remembrance that has retained its dignity throughout its varied history. Originally serving as the residence and entrance gate of a Benedictine abbey, it later took on the function of an epidemic hospital during a cholera epidemic. You can feel these layers of history when you stand in front of the massive masonry and imagine how people sought protection, order or help here. The peaceful atmosphere around the gate allows you to reflect on this transformation and experience the place as part of Aachen's cultural memory.

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Eligibility

- Target Group the Elderly
- for individual guests

Payment methods

Entrance Free

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aachen tourist service e.v.Markt 45-47

52062 Aachen

Organization

aachen tourist service e.v.

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aachen tourist service e.v.

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Abteiplatz 6

52066 Aachen - Burtscheid