Charlemagne - From Aachen to Aluva
During colonization, unusual art forms propped up here, which were a combination of Indian & Western arts, including, Chavittu Nadagam. While the art style, language and costumes were Indian, the stories enacted in this dance drama form were western. One of the primary stories - Caralman Charithram. Charithram is History and Caralman is.... did you guess....... ofcourse, Charlemagne!!! Here's a 1 hr long, video of the performance in the YouTube channel of Kerala Tourism. These performances are usually night long and happen in village festivals with live music in outdoors, which is why the color & shine of the outfits and exaggeration of enactments!
Entry tickets & timings:
Lousberg, Elisbrunnen, Archaeological Window, Roman Portico - Free; Open 24 x 7
Aachen Cathedral: Refer my earlier post.
Grashaus: Closed to public normally. Can be visited only with guided tour pre-booked via email.
Carolus Thermen: from €12; 9:00AM to 11:00PM Daily. Children below 6yrs not allowed.
Conven Museum: €6; 9:00AM to 5:00PM Tue-Sun
Rathaus: €6; 10:00AM to 6:00PM Daily; Can be exceptionally closed for events
Route Charlemagne: Interactive Tour
P.S: I was invited by NRW & Aachen Tourism to experience the city for review purposes, however the opinions are my own and this post does not to advertise the product/service.
To Stay:
Hotels at most price points (budget to semi-luxury) are available in the city.
Click to read my review of Hampton by Hilton, Aachen where we stayed.
To Get There:
Hotels at most price points (budget to semi-luxury) are available in the city.
Click to read my review of Hampton by Hilton, Aachen where we stayed.
To Get There:
On Google Maps: Lousberg - Obelisk, Acropolis, Devil & Marketlady sculpture; Aachen - Cathedral, Rathaus, Grashaus, Elisbrunnen, Archaeological Window, Conven Museum, Roman Portico
Nearest Railway Station: Aachen HBF (all Aachen sites are walkable from here; Lousberg can be reached by public transport in 30 mins)
Entry tickets & timings:
Lousberg, Elisbrunnen, Archaeological Window, Roman Portico - Free; Open 24 x 7
Aachen Cathedral: Refer my earlier post.
Grashaus: Closed to public normally. Can be visited only with guided tour pre-booked via email.
Carolus Thermen: from €12; 9:00AM to 11:00PM Daily. Children below 6yrs not allowed.
Conven Museum: €6; 9:00AM to 5:00PM Tue-Sun
Rathaus: €6; 10:00AM to 6:00PM Daily; Can be exceptionally closed for events
Route Charlemagne: Interactive Tour
My complete Aachen & Cologne travelogue: coming up soon...
P.S: I was invited by NRW & Aachen Tourism to experience the city for review purposes, however the opinions are my own and this post does not to advertise the product/service.