The construction of the Palace of Aachen began in 785 under Charlemagne, located in present-day Germany. This palace would become a central site for the Carolingian court and a symbol of Charlemagne's power and vision for a unified Christian empire. The architectural innovations and cultural activities that took place here would have lasting impacts on European art and architecture.

The Palace of Aachen served as a cultural hub, influencing the development of courtly literature and poetry in the medieval period. The environment fostered by Charlemagne inspired poets like Notker Balbulus, who wrote in the courtly tradition, blending classical themes with Christian ideals, thus shaping the trajectory of European literature.