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Beethoven House
Bonn's most famous
son is immortalized in the house where he was born in 1770,
which has been lovingly preserved. The house holds a vast
collection of Beethoven artifacts, from paintings, personal
letters, sheet music and musical instruments.
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Old Town Hall
One of the most
popular landmarks in Bonn is its 700-year old Town Hall, which
dominates the old Market Square. Numerous luminaries,
including Charles de Gaulle and President John F. Kennedy have
visited the hall, and the square itself is a popular place to
relax and people-watch.
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Alter Zoll
Built in the 17th
century during the course of the Thirty Year War in order to
charge a toll on the ships passing on the Rhine, this former
customs house is now better appreciated for the magnificent
views it offers.
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Südstadt
One of the few
remaining areas of nineteenth century residences that survived
the wars and development mania of the twentieth century, this
charming district is a wonderful place to stroll around and
admire the fin de siecle beauty of the houses.
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House of the History of the Federal Republic of Germany (Haus
der Geschichte)
Germany's history
from 1945 to the modern day is chronicled in this fascinating
museum, which offers a fascinating look at everything from
rebuilding after the second world war, to the reunification with
East Germany.
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