The Alhambra and the Kremlin: The South and the North of Europe
CHAPTER XX.
PILGRIMAGE TO AIX-LA-CHAPELLE.
Tomb of Charlemagne.—The Dead Emperor.—Cathedral.—Consecration.—Holy Shrine.—Healing Waters.—Palace.—Holy Relics.—Remarkable List.— Septennial Exhibition.—Sultan of Turkey.—Crowd.—Order and Devotion.— Sultan and Suite.—Stolidity.—Priests and Women.—A Crush.—Pageant opened.—Procession.—The Relics.—Puseyite Priest.—On the Road to Rome.— Superstition.—Pictures.—Virgin’s Garment.—Modern Style.—Holy Shirt.— Other Relics.—Pilgrims.—Revenue.—Waters.—Fountain.—Music.—Invalids.— Kurhaus.—Social Ease.—Baths.—Sulphur Water.—Antiquities.—Tower of Granus.—Statue of Charlemagne.—Bust and Skull
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