Bonner Stadtbefestigung

The defensive walls of Bonn include preserved sections, towers, and gates spread across different locations within the current city center.

The city walls, initially constructed after 1244 under Archbishop Konrad von Hochstaden, featured four main gates and additional port entrances along the Rhine.

The Alter Zoll watchtower and reconstructed Sterntor gate serve as educational landmarks, demonstrating medieval construction techniques and defense strategies.

The fortification remnants connect through a walkable route along Theater Street, with information panels explaining the historical significance of each section.

Parts of the medieval counter-wall now function as public seating areas within the pedestrian zone, integrated into the modern urban layout.

Location: Bonn

GPS coordinates: 50.73470,7.10805

Latest update: March 13, 2025 02:18