The former capital of Germany with the loss of the previous status is notlost its position, and now the city of Bonn is not only a cultural, but also an economic center of world scale. However, tourists are surprised at the silence reigning in the city and note its provinciality. This is the main feature of Beethoven’s homeland: life here is measured and no one is in a hurry.
Beethoven-haus
Древний Бонн, достопримечательности которого reflect its rich past, located in the Rhine Valley, near Cologne. Of course, the most famous resident of the former capital is the brilliant German musician who lived here before moving to Vienna. In honor of Beethoven, a monument was erected on the Munsterplatz square. It is curious that the initiator of its construction was another classic - Franz Liszt.
The city is located and the Beethoven Museum is a housewhere the composer was born, and now his personal belongings are stored here, including the clock that stopped after death, notes and drafts. No classical music lover passes by such an important cultural institution that Bonn (Germany) is rightly proud of.
On the first floor of the building everyone can listenfamous masterpieces, wearing headphones, and a museum souvenir shop offers to buy books telling about the life of Beethoven, as well as CDs with his eternal works. Every autumn the city hosts a music festival dedicated to genius and collecting performers from all over the world.
Bonner münster basilika
Calm Bonn, whose attractionsbecome the subject of admiration of all tourists, is famous for the main Catholic cathedral, depicted on the city emblem. The Basilica of St. Martin, where the coronations of the rulers of Germany were held, appeared in the XIII century on the site of an ancient Roman temple, and it is simply impossible not to notice it. From different parts of the city you can see the 96-meter tower, soaring into the sky. The unique structure delights all who are not indifferent to the beautiful architectural monuments. The appearance of the basilica, where the Gothic, Romanesque and Baroque styles intertwined, is not inferior to the amazing interior of the temple.
Tourists get acquainted with the relics of the early Christian period, making a great impression. To the left of the business card of the city is set a bronze fountain dedicated to the saint.
Marktplatz and Altes Rathaus
In the heart of the pearl of Germany isThe market square, whose history goes back to the times when the picturesque Bonn was a very small settlement. Attractions Marktplatz attract thousands of travelers who dream of touching the past. Now the oldest square is a busy intersection of city streets. It stands on the famous Rococo Town Hall. The remarkable building, which remembers the most famous politicians passing through its steps, casts gold and silver. Every tourist considers it his duty to take a photo on the background of the recently renovated colorful Altes Rathaus.
Cherry tunnel
Perhaps few know, but Bonn (Germany) -This is a city where a unique cherry blossom festival is held every spring. The streets of Breite Straße and Heerstrasse, on which sakura trees are intertwined interlaced, resemble canvases of painters, turning into a kind of pink tunnel above the road. Flowering lasts only 10 days, and at this time the city is filled with thousands of delighted tourists.
The exact date of flowering sakura no one will call, butmost often this occurs in mid-April. Bonn, burning in pink color, whose sights are created by nature itself, looks picturesque in the daytime and fantastically at night - in the light of twinkling lanterns. And when the petals fall to the ground, they cover the streets with a silk carpet.
"Museum Mile"
Tourists who came to the city of Bonn for culturalimpressions, get a lot of positive emotions from visiting the area, called the "Museum Mile". The constellation of famous exhibition halls is known far beyond the borders of Germany.
Museum of Modern Art, Academicthe art museum, the Schumann Museum, the zoological, local lore and Egyptian museums are just a small list of what the city will offer to tourists. The cultural institutions of the Beethoven homeland, by their wealth, can compete with institutions of this kind in Dresden or Berlin.
Created in 1981 by feminist artistThe Bonn Women's Museum is considered one of the most unusual. Talented Marianna Pitzen, who has learned from experience, how difficult it is to get into the world of art for women, she decided to help the fair sex to declare itself publicly. This is not only a spacious playground with various expositions, but also a children's art studio and a shop for decorative items.
Godesburg
In the vicinity of the city is an ancient castleGodesburg, which is incredibly popular. The defensive fortress that carries over to the Middle Ages beckons both history lovers and lovers who hold their hearts together in marriage in the walls of a fortification. After reconstruction, a popular restaurant with a great view of the Rhine Valley opened in Godesburg.
Flughafen Köln / Bonn
In the suburban district of Cologne is one ofThe most loaded airports of Germany - Flughafen Köln / Bonn. Air gate operating around the clock, have three runways, used for both domestic aircraft and international aircraft.
We can say that this is a whole complex consistingfrom 53 shops, restaurants, post office, business center, doctor’s office and ATM. Arrived tourists can easily get to Cologne or Bonn on special aeroexpress trains that hit the road every five minutes. In addition, it has a spacious car park, the largest airport in the north-west of the country.
Бонн – это город, о котором хочется рассказывать a very long time. You cannot get to know all its sights even in a week, so when planning your vacation, take care to spend as much time as possible in the luxurious pearl of Germany.
