Bonn: The city of Beethoven on the Rhine
There is just enough space between the conference hotel and the river Rhine to let the tram pass through. This tram takes you from the conference hotel to the center of Bonn in 20 minutes.
The German Tourist Board states:
"Bonn embodies the pleasant sides of life in Germany more than almost any other city. ... . Visitors are often pleasantly surprised by the contrasts between magnificient historical buildings, small village charm, cosmopolitan urban life and high-quality cultural attractions."
You can choose from a wide range of sites to see: The Beethoven House (Birthplace of Beethoven), the Museum Mile, the Historical Town Hall, the 12th-century cathedral, ...
Start your trip to Bonn at: http://www.germany-tourism.de/e/dest_cities_bonn_e.html
Pictures of the city and highlights of the history are available at http://www.hhog.de/ .
P. Martini / 01.07.03 - feldt@informatik.uni-bonn.de