The former capital of ancient history

Bonn - a city that is not only a past history of Bonn has more than two millennia, it is one of the most iconic cities in Germany. Bonn is located in the central part of West Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia. Flowing through the Dusseldorf and Cologne, the Rhine River has not forgotten to take care of the diversity of the landscape of Bonn. This relatively quiet city located 25 km south of Cologne. With an area of ??141 square meters. km. Bonn, ranks No. 19 among cities in Germany. To date, it has a population of 350,000 inhabitants. Museum of Art from 1949 to 1990. It was the capital of the Federal Republic of Germany. After the reunification with East Germany, Bonn until 1999, was the seat of government, and the capital of unified Germany was again Berlin. Now in Bonn, virtually nothing like that for 40 years, it was the capital of the country. Despite the fact that most cities in this region has been stylishly destroyed during the Second World War, Bonn virtually no casualties. Buildings built during the last hundred years, to date, almost entirely preserved. Twilight in Bonn Today the tumultuous political history of Bonn is not felt in the urban atmosphere. Nevertheless, the history of the former capital retained in the architecture of houses located near the banks of the Rhine. Some of these are buildings of the former embassy. The whole length of the river in the city there are no large modern building, but here you can take a pleasant stroll, find places where you can relax in a calm atmosphere. Beethoven Monument If you purchased a tour to places of attractions in Bonn, you will certainly lead to the botanical garden, located in the heart of the city. This green oasis is part of the campus. You do not have to pay an entrance fee, but if you wish to attend a lecture tour, which takes place here at lunchtime and lasts two hours, you will need to pay a fee at the rate of two euros. A relatively small area garden grow rare flora such as amber wood, many wild plants and colorful flowers that are in this country can be found only in the mountains. The headquarters of Deutsche Post History originated in Roman times, perhaps even earlier. There are data on the location of its small territory of the Roman legion in 11 BC. er. The Roman army was attached to his local tribes, such as eburony who were indigenous people of the area. Eburony consisted of a large tribal union, which had been virtually wiped out at the last stage of the war in Gaul in Caesar's time. Origin of the name of Bonn comes from the Latin name of Bonn. Bruhl Palace Today the Roman fortress in Bonn is the largest ancient fort of its kind. In ancient times, it covers more than 250,000 square meters. m. Between its walls was built common network of roads and many buildings. It also housed the barracks, stables, a military prison, and the residence of officers. Particularly interesting to visitors is the palace Bruhl, you must see, being in this wonderful ancient city.