Articles of category "Bonn"

Situated 108 miles northwest of Frankfurt, 45 miles south of Dusseldorf and 17 miles south of Cologne, Bonn is the 19th largest city in Germany. It is located in the Federal State of North Rhine-Westphalia. Until 1949 it was a little university town suddenly gaining more prominence when it was made capital of West Germany, retaining this position until 1990, the year when Berlin became the official capital of the Federal Republic of Germany. This intriguing history offers up a promise of excitement and wonder during Bonn travel.

There are many sights to see in Bonn. One of the most culturally developed cities in Germany, Bonn is recognized as the second capital due to its position as a capital city of West Germany during the period of 1949-1990. The city's rich cultural heritage is embodied in its numerous sights and attractions, notably Beethoven House, Kunstmuseum Bonn, Haus der Geschichte der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Kunstmuseum and Bundeskunsthalle among others.