🇩🇪 Bonn, Germany | Beethoven’s Birthplace, HARIBO Heaven & More!

If you're planning a trip to Germany, don’t miss Bonn—a charming, culture-rich city that once served as West Germany’s capital. Though no longer the political hub, Bonn captivates visitors with its history, elegant architecture, and musical legacy (thanks to a certain famous composer!). 🎼 Must-Visit Spots 📍 Beethoven House Step into the childhood home of Ludwig van Beethoven! See original manuscripts, letters, and even his piano, and imagine the young prodigy composing his first melodies. 📍 Bonn Minster (Bonner Münster) This stunning 11th-century cathedral is one of Germany’s oldest. Its gothic spires pierce the sky, while sunlight streams through vibrant stained glass, casting colorful reflections inside. 📍 Kurfürstliches Schloss (Electoral Palace) Now the main building of Bonn University, this Baroque masterpiece dazzles with its golden-yellow façade, intricate carvings, and lush gardens. 📍 HARIBO Flagship Store The birthplace of gummy bears! This candy paradise stocks every flavor imaginable, including Harry Potter-themed gummies (limited edition!). 🌙 Night Watchman Tour I joined a lantern-lit evening walk led by a hilarious Night Watchman, who shared tales of Bonn’s medieval past, wartime survival, and hidden symbols on old buildings. The tour ended with a round of German dark beer—clinking glasses under the stars by the Rhine River was pure magic! 🍻 Why Bonn? ✔ Music & History: Walk in Beethoven’s footsteps ✔ Architecture: From Romanesque churches to Baroque palaces ✔ Sweet Tooth Heaven: HARIBO galore! ✔ Nighttime Charm: Stories, beer, and cobblestone lanes #Bonn #Beethoven #GermanHistory #HariboLovers