Kaiserpfalzen in Paderborn

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Kaiserpfalzen in Paderborn, Medieval imperial palace museum in Paderborn, Germany

The museum displays archaeological findings and architectural elements from excavations of the former imperial residence of Charlemagne and his successors.

The palace complex served as a center of power during the Holy Roman Empire, hosting significant meetings between Charlemagne and Pope Leo III in 799.

The museum exhibits medieval artifacts, stone carvings, and architectural fragments that demonstrate the craftsmanship and building techniques of the Carolingian period.

The museum opens Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00, with extended hours until 20:00 on first Wednesdays, and remains closed on December 24, 25, 31.

The reconstructed King's Hall within the museum preserves original foundation walls and structural elements from the eighth-century imperial palace.

Location: Paderborn

Accessibility: Inaccessible en fauteuil roulant

Operator: Landschaftsverband Westfalen-Lippe

Opening Hours: Mardi-Dimanche 10:00-18:00; Mercredi[1] 10:00-20:00; décembre 24-25 off; décembre 31 off

Website: http://lwl.org/LWL/Kultur/WMfA_Paderborn

GPS coordinates: 51.71940,8.75528

Latest update: March 7, 2025 15:20

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