Your sightseeing journey should start with Bonn's impressive museum of natural history. A great spot for animal lovers, enjoy permanent Blue Planet, Savannah and Arctic exhibits.

No German break is complete without a tour of a palace or schloss, and Bonn is no exception. Poppelsdorf offers manicured lawns and concerts in the summer. Parking can be tricky.

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One of the oldest museums in Germany, this is the place for real relics, including Roman busts and a neanderthal skeleton. Admission is free and the museum is closed Mondays.

Focusing on post-war German art and Renish Expressionism, this modern art mecca also offers eclectic short-term exhibitions, so check their site for highlights. Tickets are 7€.

This is the tallest and most iconic modern building in Bonn, designed by Helmut Jahn. It's particularly impressive lit up – located at the corner of Freizeit Park.

Visit the birthplace of Bonn's most famous son, Ludvig van Beethoven. The museum contains instruments belonging to the composer, including his grand piano and many other artifacts.

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Find peace at this, one of Germany's oldest churches. The Romanesque basilica is beautiful from the adjacent square, while inside they welcome visitors, particularly children.