Bonn - Münster

The city of Bonn, founded by the Romans about 25kms south of Cologne. Bonn was the capital of Western Germany (BRD), following the first chancellor, Konrad Adenauer, a native of that area. Bonn actually became the capital, designated the "temporary seat of the Federal institutions," in 1949. as the Bundestag affirmed Berlin's status as the German capital.

After the German unification Bonn lost the status. Since 1990 Berlin was made the capital of Germany again.

A church existed here already in merovingian times, later rebuilt, enlarged and part of collegiate. It was dedicated to Saint Cassius and Saint Florentius, two members of the legendary Theban Legion (-> Saint Maurice).

The old collegiate church got demolished in 1050 and construction of the church, seen today, started. The eastern apse was consecrated in 1153, the center was rebvuilt after a fire in 1239.

Unfortunately the "Bonner Münster" was closed for renovation end of 2017.