The treasury of Aachen Cathedral is one of the most important treasuries in Europe. It contains artworks related to Charlemagne, the German royal coronation, religious rites and relics. This treasury is one of the largest and most important medieval Christian artworks in Europe, and contains more than a hundred works on display Some of the more important works include the statue of Charlemagne, the Cross of Lothar, and magnificent illuminated manuscripts, and the safe is located next to Aachen Cathedral, with which it was added to the first UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List in 1978.