Baroque in and around Bonn

It is a little-known fact that during the Baroque period in the 18th century, Bonn and the surrounding area experienced a glorious period of prosperity under the electoral princes. Magnificent palaces and ballrooms, as well as attractive residential buildings, still dominate the historic architecture of Bonn today. Beautiful gardens and parks and impressive sacred buildings from this architecturally important era elegantly round off the overall appearance of the city. It was during this period that Ludwig van Beethoven was born and discovered as the outstanding talent of his time. He became a world-famous composer and the most well-known son of the city. Enjoy and admire the particular charm of this golden Baroque era of the 18th century on this tour through the city and the nature around it.

Arrival/departure:

The Beethoven house is located directly next to the Bertha-von-Suttner-Platz/Beethovenhaus tram stop. From the tour destination on Münsterplatz square, you can reach Bonn main railway station directly via Poststrasse street.