Kronprinzenvilla

The Kronprinzenvilla was a mansion built in French Renaissance style that stood elevated above the Rhine riverbank in Bonn. The building featured rich ornamentation and a carefully designed facade that reflected European elegance of the 1800s.

The mansion was completed in 1871 for a wealthy industrialist and came into imperial hands 15 years later, serving as a royal residence. It suffered major damage during World War II and was torn down in the early 1950s.

The building showed what German nobility valued in the late 1800s: a mix of historical style with modern comforts. Visitors could see in its architecture how wealthy families displayed their status and taste through their homes.

The site where the villa once stood is located at a prominent spot above the Rhine where several major roads meet. Today the location is easy to reach on foot and offers views of the landscape similar to what the original setting provided.

The house was built on one of the last available plots on Bonn's elevated riverbank, which gave it a commanding position in the city's landscape. This rare location made it a favored spot for a grand building of the imperial era.

Location: Bonn

Architects: Walter Kyllmann

Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 50.72560,7.11347

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:10