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Shrine of the Three Kings

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Shrine of the Three Kings

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Location: North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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1. Aachen Cathedral – Katschhof Square, Aachen loop from Kaiserplatz

6.18km

01:37

40m

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2. Waldpark Lousberg – Aachener Dom loop from Aachen Schanz

8.45km

02:19

140m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Elisen Fountain, Aachen – Puppet Fountain loop from Aachen Hauptbahnhof

5.57km

01:28

40m

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Mike

2 days ago

The Shrine of the Three Kings (Dreikönigenschrein) is one of the most precious and important reliquaries in Europe, preserved in Aachen Cathedral and drawing on the rich tradition of medieval pilgrimage.

The shrine was crafted in the 13th century by master craftsmen from the Rhineland using a combination of gold, silver, precious stones, and filigree. Its shape resembles a miniature basilica, completely covered with figural reliefs of apostles, prophets, and scenes from the life of Christ.

Tradition holds that the relics of the Three Wise Men from the East—Kasper, Melchior, and Balthasar—reside in this shrine, who visited Christ after his birth. Their relics were said to have been brought to Constantinople in late antiquity, then to Milan, and finally to Aachen by Frederick Barbarossa in 1164.

The shrine quickly became an important place of pilgrimage. Every seven years, the Aachener Heiligtumsfahrt (Aachen Cathedral Sacrifice) takes place, showcasing the relics and ancient textile shrines. The shrine is one of the most important treasures of Aachen Cathedral and is a masterpiece of medieval goldsmithing.

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Shrine of the Three Kings

1. Aachen Cathedral – Katschhof Square, Aachen loop from Kaiserplatz

2. Waldpark Lousberg – Aachener Dom loop from Aachen Schanz

3. Elisen Fountain, Aachen – Puppet Fountain loop from Aachen Hauptbahnhof

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