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Visiting the iconic Bonn Minster

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Germany houses a vast and varied collection of beautiful and sacred churches and one of the oldest here is the Bonn Minster whose construction dates back to between the 11th and 13th centuries and which happens to be one of the most important landmarks of the city of Bonn. At one point the church served as the cathedral for the Archbishopric of Cologne, but now it is a Papal basilica. The front face of the church bears sculptures depicting the heads of Saints Cassius & Florentius, who were Roman legionaries of the legendary all-Christian Theban Legion. Earlier, this Minster happened to be the collegiate church of Saints Cassius and Florentius. According to a legend, Saints Cassius and Florentius, who were under the command of Saint Gereon, were beheaded for their religious beliefs at the present location of the Bonn Minster.

In the 13th century, the Romanic body of the Bonn Minster was expanded in the Gothic style. In contrast with the Romanic and Gothic elements of the building the interior is notable for its baroque design, especially two marble alters and a bronze statue of St. Helena. The four big bells in the bell tower are of special interest: they all stem from the same bell founder Martin Legros and were cast in 1756. They are some of the few baroque bells having survived both World Wars where bells were threatened to be melted down.

Visiting the iconic Bonn Minster

August Macke Haus in Bonn

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Bonn lies on the river Rhine some 20 km south of Cologne. The city remains a popular choice for large-scale exhibitions, conferences, street culture with many cafes and beer gardens in the summer. When in Bonn, you can also visit the August-Macke-Haus, a museum dedicated to the expressionist painter August Macke. The museum displays reconstructed interiors and holds exhibitions regularly on topics focusing on Expressionism.

Carl Heinrich Gerhardt, the father of August Macke’s wife Elisabeth, purchased the house in 1884 to store the archives of his firm next door. The house had been built in 1877/78 in late classicist style. After Gerhardt’s death Macke urged his mother-in-law, who had inherited the house, to remodel the attic as a studio for him. At the urging of son-in-law August and following his design, Sophie had the top floor redone as an artist’s studio. In 1911, Macke, his wife, Elisabeth, and their son moved in.

The artist completed more than 400 paintings while living in the house. ). Looking out from the windows of the house, and especially from those of his studio, Macke observed, sketched, and painted life on the streets below and – again and again – the house’s magnificent garden.

The August Macke Haus was opened to the public on September 26, 1991 in a ceremony attended by North-Rhine/Westphalia Minister-President Johannes Rau. In addition to the studio with paintings by August Macke and furniture used by him in Tegernsee, the house contains an archive of Rhenish Expressionism and a reference library.

The house regularly holds exhibitions on topics connected with Rhenish Expressionism and these exhibitions are documented in a catalogue series published by the Verein August Macke Haus. In the few years since its inception, the Museum August Macke Haus has established itself as an internationally recognized center for research on Rhenish Expressionism.

Macke Haus in Bonn

Events and festivals in Bonn

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Though Bonn pulsates with festivals all the year round, the months between November and April need special mention, because of the carnivals. You can get more information about various festivals and events in the monthly listings magazines De Schnuss and Bonner Illustrierte, which are available at any newsagent. Some of the major festivals of Bonn are:

Karneval:
This festival generally falls on 11 November, the begin of the ‘fifth season’, and between Weiberfastnacht and Rosenmontag in February. The best parties are in Bonn Beuel at Bahnhöfchen and Rheinlust .

Rhein in Flammen:
This festival usually falls on the first Saturday in May and the best celebrations are in Rheinauen, where a big fair with music and food stalls is held. You can also book a ship tour on Rhine.

Beethovenfes:
This is a month long music festival in September which features numerous concerts with many international musicians.

Pützchens Markt:
This five day long big fun fair with approximately 500 businesses is held in Bonn’s suburb Pützchen in September from the 9th to the 14th.

Christmas Market:
This festival starts at the end of November at Münsterplatz and Friedensplatz and the streets in between.

Being at the right place amidst the heart of celebrations is not a big deal in Bonn as the city has an excellent bus, night bus, tram and subway system operated by the local Stadtwerke Bonn. However, the tourists are advised to book their hotels in advance as the city gets crowded during festival season.

Facts and statistics about Bonn

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Located next to the River Rhine, Bonn is better known for being the actual birthplace of world-famous composer Beethoven. The city which was once the capital of West Germany is now an important political centre of Germany with a number of important national parliament buildings.

With constant renovations and modernizations, the city is now a major draw for many international companies and organisations. The city also lays much emphasis on tourism industry and many visitors obtain the Bonn Regio Welcome Card upon their arrival, available at the Bonn Tourist Information Centre on Windeckstrasse.

Bonn boasts of many cultural and scientific museums which give the tourists a feel of the city’s history, culture and scientific advancements. The main museums include the House of Nature (Haus der Natur), the Beuel Homeland Museum (Heimatmuseum Beuel) displaying Stone Age artefacts, The German Museum of Bonn (Deutsches Museum Bonn) giving us technological and scientific history, Bonn Art Museum (Kunstmuseum Bonn) with its superb 20th-century paintings, and many others.

Accommodation is not a problem for the tourists coming to Bonn as the city houses several hotels ranging from cheap hostels and hotel chains, to upmarket five-star hotels with elegant guest rooms, pleasant city views and even swimming pools.

Other facts and statistics of Bonn are:

  • Country: Germany (West Germany)
  • Location: The Rhineland / North Rhine-Westphalia
  • Status: city
  • Area: approximately 54 square miles / 140 square kilometres
  • Population: approximately 320,000
  • Currency: Euro (EUR)
  • Electricity: 220 Volts AC, 50 Hz – flat two-pin plugs or third round pin are used, adaptors may be necessary in Germany
  • Country dialling code: +49
  • Telephone area code: 0228
  • Religion: mixture of Greek Orthodox, Lutheran, Presbyterian and Protestant churches
  • Average daily Bonn January temperature: 3°C / 37°F
  • Average daily Bonn July temperature: 22°C / 72°F

Sternhotel Bonn, Bonn hotels near Train station

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Sternhotel Bonn, Bonn hotels near Train station

Sternhotel Bonn, Bonn hotels near Train station

Overview of the Hotel: Stern hotel lies on the marketplace in central Bonn, steps from the town hall. A 10-minute walk from Bonn Main Train Station, it has easy access to public transportation. The hotel is in close proximity to Beethoven’s birthplace, Bonn University and the shopping area. Beethoven’s birth place is located at Bonngasse. The Beethoven Monument is in the Münsterplatz. Next to the market place is the Old Town Hall, built in 1737 in Rococo style, under the rule of Clemens August of Bavaria. Bonn is the 19th largest city in Germany. Located in the Cologne/Bonn Region, about 25 kilometres south of Cologne on the river Rhine in the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, it was the capital of West Germany from 1949 to 1990 and the official seat of government of united Germany from 1990 to 1999. The 3-star Sternhotel Bonn dates from 1620. It offers 80 large and modern rooms with Wi-Fi. Many rooms overlook the quiet courtyard. Guests of the Sternhotel enjoy free use of the gym and sauna, right across from the hotel. A breakfast buffet is provided each morning at the Sternhotel Bonn.

Amenities at the Hotel: The facilities offered by the hotel include 24-Hour Front Desk, Newspapers, Non-Smoking Rooms, Elevator, Heating, Baggage Storage, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking. The guests can enjoy activities such as Sauna, and Fitness Center. Other services include Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Laundry, Dry Cleaning, Breakfast in the Room, Ironing Service, Currency Exchange, Shoe Shine, Packed Lunches, and Fax/Photocopying. Wireless Internet Hotspot is available in the hotel rooms and charges are applicable. Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and charges are applicable.

Hotel Rules: The check in time for the hotel is from 16:00 hours and the check out time is until 12:00 hours. Cancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. All children under 2 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years are charged EUR 12.50 per night per person for cots. All older children or adults are charged EUR 30 per night per person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 2. Any type of extra bed/cot or crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by the hotel. Supplements will not be calculated automatically in the total costs and have to be paid separately in the hotel. Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable. Groups When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply. Accepted credit cards are Visa, Euro/Mastercard, Diners Club, and Maestro. The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorize credit cards prior to arrival.

Hotel Room Types and Rates:

Comfort Single Room: € 165
Included in room price: 7 % VAT, Buffet breakfast
• FREE cancellation
• Breakfast included

Comfort Double Room: € 185
Included in room price: 7 % VAT, Buffet breakfast
• FREE cancellation
• Breakfast included

Studio: € 195
Included in room price: 7 % VAT, Buffet breakfast
• FREE cancellation
• Breakfast included

Suite: € 230
Included in room price: 7 % VAT, Buffet breakfast
• FREE cancellation
• Breakfast included

Nightlife in Bonn, enjoyment under artificial lights

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Bonn was once after deprived with its German capital status felt it hard to retain its pre capital status and a disturbed city, with hardly anything as to restore for its purpose of night entertainment. However, after the unification of Germany the bonn has been introduced with many a cultural and nightlife features so it remain competitive to other entertaining nightlife as well as recreational activities in Berlin and Hamburg. Now Bonn has quite extensive choice for nightlife. Below are mentioned some popular spots for nightlife in Bonn.

Music and Theatre: There are many popular spots in Bonn for nightlife activities and one of them is Oper Bonn, Am Boeelagerhof 1 close to Kennedy it organizes the classical music concerts, opera and dance. Another popular center for poplar music is Beethoven Orchester Bonn. Finally, Bonner Kammerchor, is an amateur chamber choir formed of about forty members. Choir many a times also organizes free shows as well.

Cinema: It has been observed that in most of the cinemas in Germany there it is generally shown dubbed German versions of international films. Below are mentioned some of the popular English cinemas in Bonn.

Kinopolis, Moltkestraße: It is a functional multiplex in Bad Godesberg that shows one or two Films in the Original Version a day. Special prices Mon-W and for students. edit

Brotfabrik, Kreuzstraße: This is a small art cinema in Bonn Beuel which shows regular European films even including classic ones in their original version.

Rex und Neue Filmbühne: This is one of the two art cinemas in Bonn Beuel that showcases movies in their original version and print.

The Performing Arts: Along with all this Bonn also have some good performing arts venues that showcase the major concerts, theatrical presentations and other events at prescribed times of the year. One of the favorite spot for night theatrical performance in Bonn is the La Scala of the Rhineland in the Oper der Stadt Bonn. Ballet and opera are keeps on occurring here on a very regular basis during the entire year and so. Here concerts are organized from September to June, and free concerts are provided sometime on Sundays.

Clubs and Bars: Nightlife is entirely incomplete without dancing and having a live music and performance and for the purpose there are bars and clubs in the city that one can visit. A famous dance club in city is named as Sharon which provides the perfect environment and atmosphere for partying. It is a 70s-themed club and it opens only during the weekends. Another favorite spot to listen live music in the city is the Pantheon Theater. It is located at the Bundeskanzlerplatz, and it quite popular venue for pop and jazz concerts as well as political cabaret and comedy shows.

Learn about some of the best shopping centers in Bonn

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Bonn has reputation in Germany as well as entire European Union for having an interesting place and niche for shoppers. It is not only a place for better shopping opportunities but also have some of the biggest pedestrian shopping areas in entire Germany. There near about and around hundred of shops has been found out scattered around the streets of the Market Square (Marktplatz). The best shopping areas in Bonn are situated along and close together and there are shops located side by side. There are many shops in Bonn that happen to be bit cheaper than that are situated in close by Cologne. Market Square is without doubt, is a better shopping center for any type of goods and commodity procurement. At the Marktplatz you can have hundred of boutiques, cafes and restaurants at this historical junction in the Old Town Center.

The primary features of the Market Square consists the medieval architecture and pedestrian paths that are the highlight of the experience, as is the Altes Rathaus situated along the southeastern side of the square. Along with the mom-and-pop boutique there are hundreds of open-air events and stalls rotating throughout the season offering producing out the fresh produce and seafood, antiques and local craftsmanship. The most interesting aspect of shopping in Bonn is despite being support to local businesses and artisans one can be surprised to look at the fairly competitive prices and rates of the commodity and services.  And Boon to keep trying to lower prices as to keep companies out of competition so it still could remain the shopping capital of Germany.

Other than Market Plaza, there are many shopping offerings in Bonn like in places as  historic market square, where a huge selection of shops and located surrounding the and more there is located interesting  Old Town Hall (Alte Rathaus). Bonn’s market square many a times has been used for trading since the Middle Ages and many a time offers features outdoor stalls and open-air events. When shopping in this part of the city you can consider many explorations and the neighbouring lanes and back streets, there many of them are lined with shops and local stores.

Close to Market Plaza there is located, the Kaiserpassage shopping mall that is worth having a tour of the area. It contains a selection of gift shops, fashion, boutiques and more. Situated at the heart of the old town Bad Godesberg area, the Kaiserpassage Mall is a new addition to the city’s shopping scene and is stands off the Kaiserplatz.

This is a state of the art public square with a central fountain and a good number of shady trees it is also sandwiched between both the university and the primary Bonn train station and opposite to an attractive church. More from Kaiserplatz, you can enjoy sight seeing views of the Poppelsdorfer Castle that are even soaking up the atmosphere and enjoying the scenery in entire vibrant and youthful part of Bonn. With respect to shopping experience this particular eclectic shopping presents an entire contrast to the Market Square; however it is   bit different than the typical North American shopping mall. The mall is made up of largely of boutiques for both local and international brands alike, such as ESPIRIT and H&M. As far as for pricing the mall is as similar to other European shopping mall and one can have well even at a huge bargains as well as being a bit pricey.

Next interesting shopping area in Bonn is Bad Godesberg area where a good number of shops are located around the Altstadtcenter district, the city’s old acclaimed old town center. In the area there are good number of shops for Bakery items and coffee shops. For seasonal market and shopping in Bonn, the city’s Cathedral Square organizes a good number of annual markets involving particularly Christmas market where a large number of local traders showcase their articles for selling out commodities and goods. The Cathedral Square is situated only a fifteen minutes distance at northeast from of Bonn. The pottery found over here is a nice souvenir collection to commemorate visit of Bonn. The most exciting shopping event at Cathedral Square is the annual Weihnachtsmarkt where on can find out handcrafted Christmas and holiday prepared by many means and manners. Dozens of stalls, decorated with bright Christmas lights, pepper the square for weeks near the end of each year.

And another interesting spot for shopping in Bonn is supermarket that is located at Kaufhof’s basement where you ca have normal food and many specialties though it is bit expensive.   More you can have there ecological supermarket in the area Basic at Maximilianstraße near to the Hauptbahnhof, more you can have a snack bar there. The best place to buy cosmetics in the city are Martinsplatz, Ground floor or Sternstraße) or Rossmann (Sternstraße). Cheap supermarkets like Aldi, Lidl and Plus are situated around the city center.

And if you are fond of shopping in flea market in Bonn, than there is a Rheinauenflohmarkt that is organized there from April to September. It hosts a flea market there for every third Saturday a month where you can get everything from second hand clothes to DVDs, bikes, furniture, books, board games and jewellery from India and Africa.