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Cathedral  Photo of Aachen Cathedral  Throne of Charlemagne
(c.800)  In the upper gallery of the Palatine Chapel, visitors
on a guided tour can view the marble throne on which 32 Holy
Roman Emperors were coronated between 936 and 1531. The throne
dates to Carolingian times and was likely used by Charlemagne
himself, though not for his coronation, which took place in
Rome. The throne is very simple, consisting of four ancient
marble slabs held together by bronze clamps. Its six marble
steps, partly carved from an ancient column, allude to Solomon's
throne.  Photo © Holly Hayes.