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The stone throne in Aachen Cathedral, Germany, used for the coronation of at least thirty Holy Roman Emperors from 936 onward, originally commissioned by or associated with Charlemagne in the late 8th century.
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Is Charlemagne's Throne really made of marble?
The throne at Aachen Cathedral is assembled from plain stone slabs, traditionally described as marble, rather than being carved as an ornate royal chair. Its austere appearance contrasts sharply with the gold and mosaic decoration of the surrounding Palatine Chapel.
Where can visitors see Charlemagne's Throne?
The throne stands in the upper gallery of Aachen Cathedral in western Germany. It overlooks the central octagonal space of the former Palatine Chapel associated with Charlemagne.
Was Charlemagne himself crowned on the Aachen throne?
There is no secure evidence that Charlemagne underwent a coronation on this throne, and Pope Leo III crowned him emperor in Rome in 800. The chair became firmly associated with later German royal coronations beginning with Otto I in 936.
Why did later German kings sit on Charlemagne's Throne?
Sitting on the throne connected a newly crowned ruler with Charlemagne's authority and imperial legacy. Aachen served as the coronation site for more than 30 German kings over roughly six centuries.
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