Located on the Rhine, Bonn was once the capital of West Germany, and remains an important player in the country's political scene. Its most famous resident was Ludwig van Beethoven, but Bonn is highly regarded today for its high-quality universities, vibrant culture and stunning architecture.
City Center
Bonn's city center is characterized by the pedestrian district, with its many shops in the
Sternstraße. There is also a weekly
Marktplatz, the
Münsterbasilika and the large
University. Numerous pubs, breweries and restaurants also make the city center a popular place. The
Beethovendenkmal,
Lennéhaus and
Abgeordneten-Hochhaus are rich with historical importance and are popular stops among visitors.
Beuel
This district on the eastern side of the Rhine is connected to the city center by the Kennedy Bridge, and is well known for its "fifth season" Bonner Karneval. Today the
memorial to the laundry women honors the pioneers of Weiberfastnacht (Women's Carnival) in 1824. The plaque on the
Synagogenplatz...
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Beethoven-Haus
Beethoven House is Bonn's pride and joy. Beethoven was born in 1770 in the small house in back, which opens onto a little garden. On its second...
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- Culture
- City Center
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Bonn Information
- Bonn Information aids visitors of Bonn in organizing their trip. The center offers information on accommodations, sightseeing and tours, restaurants,...
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- Tours
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Alte St. Martinskirche
- The Romantic quarter of Muffendorf has one of the oldest and most interesting churches in the Rhineland standing among its picturesque half-timbered...
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- Religious Sights
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