Bust of Charlemagne in Aachen

Germany · Updated 9 January 2014

Karlsbüste in Aachen

The gilded bust of Charlemagne is a reliquary containing the skullcap of Charlemagne. It is on display in the Aachen Cathedral Treasury.

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