Bonn, Federal city on Rhine River, Germany
Description
Bonn is a federal city on the Rhine in North Rhine-Westphalia, located about 24 kilometers south of Cologne and home to around 300,000 people. The city extends across both banks of the river and combines historic neighborhoods with modern government buildings and research facilities.
History
Bonn served as the capital of West Germany between 1949 and 1990 and kept important federal offices after reunification. The city evolved from a Roman settlement to a religious center in the Middle Ages and later became the residence of the prince-electors of Cologne.
Culture
The Beethoven House preserves the birthplace of Ludwig van Beethoven and displays a collection of manuscripts, instruments, and personal items owned by the composer. The Kunstmuseum Bonn shows rotating exhibitions of contemporary art and works by Rhenish expressionists from the early twentieth century.
Practical
The University of Bonn occupies several locations throughout the city, with historic buildings like the main building housed in the former electoral palace. Many attractions lie within walking distance of each other, and bicycles are commonly used by locals and visitors as a means of getting around.
Did you know?
The Rheinaue park covers 160 hectares along the Rhine and was designed with principles reminiscent of Central Park, featuring expansive meadows, lakes, and gardens. The former government district in Bad Godesberg now houses international organizations and United Nations agencies.
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Schloss Drachenburg
10.4 km
Drachenfels
10.9 km
Petersberg
9.2 km
Hammerschmidt Villa
1.8 km
Kanzlerbungalow
1.9 km
Haus der Geschichte
2.3 km
Palais Schaumburg
2 km
Bundeshaus
2.3 km
Beethoven House
190 m
Post Tower
2.9 km
Burg Drachenfels
10.9 kmHardthöhe
5.5 km
Bonn Minster
270 m
Langer Eugen
2.6 km
Bundeskanzleramt Bonn
2.1 km
Nonnenwerth
13.1 km
Museum Koenig
1.7 km
Rheinaue
4.1 km
Poppelsdorf Palace
1.3 km
Bonn-Center
2.1 km
Godesburg
6.5 km
Kunst- und Ausstellungshalle der Bundesrepublik Deutschland
2.7 km
Beethovenhalle
654 m
Castra Bonna
1.1 km
Carl-Schurz-Colleg
748 m
Deutsches Museum Bonn
5.3 km
Alter Friedhof Bonn
813 m
Burg Rolandseck
12.7 km
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