BONN, GERMANY

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 in Beuel is a reminder of the Beuel Synagogue that... more