Wappen von Aachen - NRW / Germany
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N 50° 46.618 E 006° 05.035
32U E 294418 N 5629078
[DE] An der Fassade des Hauses Löwenstein befinden sich mehrere Wappenschilden. Eine davon ist die der Stadt Aachen. [EN] On the facade of Haus Löwenstein you will find several heraldic shields. One of them represents the city of Aachen.
Waymark Code: WM15FQ0
Location: Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Date Posted: 12/29/2021
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Alfouine
Views: 3

[DE]

Der Reichsadler im Stadtwappen von Aachen stammt aus dem Jahr 1166, als Karl der Große die Stadt kaiserlich erklärte und ihr Stadt-, Markt- und Münzrechte verlieh. Am 29. Juli 1215 bestätigte Kaiser Friedrich II. der Stadt Aachen alle ihr seit Karl dem Großen verliehenen Rechte.

Quelle (Fragmente): Wikipedia (visit link)

[EN]

The imperial eagle in Aachen's coat of arms dates back to 1166, when Charlemagne declared the city imperial and granted it city, market and minting rights. On July 29, 1215, Emperor Friedrich II confirmed the city of Aachen all of the rights it had been granted since Charlemagne.

Source (fragments): Wikipedia (visit link)
Bearer of Coat of Arms: Town

Full name of the bearer: Wappen von Aachen

Where is Coat of Arms installed (short description) ?:
[DE] An der Fassade des Verwaltungsgebäudes Haus Löwenstein, ganz links vom Markt aus gesehen. Zweiter Stock. [EN] On the facade of Verwaltungsgebäude Haus Löwenstein, far left as seen from the Markt. Third floor.


Material / Design: Stone

Blazon (heraldic description):
[DE] In Gold ein rot bewehrter und rot bezungter schwarzer Adler. [EN] In gold, a red-armored and red-tongued black eagle.


Address:
Markt 39, Aachen


Web page about the bearer of Coat of Arms (if exists): [Web Link]

Web page about the structure where is Coat of Arms installed (if exists): Not listed

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