Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Bonn

St. Peter is the parish church of Vilich, today part of Bonn. Around 987, a Benedictine convent was founded by Count Meningoz von Geldern. His daughter Adelheid was the first abbess here. The pilgrimages to the burial place of Saint Adelheid, who is still the patron saint of Bonn, became very popular and a large three-nave collegiate and pilgrimage church was built between 1020 and 1050. In 1208-1222, a small choir was added by builders who had previously worked at Bonn Minster. When the Gothic cathedral began in Cologne, the Vilich nuns also wished to have their church embellished in the same way by Cologne builders around 1270/80, what brought the monastery to the brink of economic ruin. Destruction in the wars of the 16th and 17th centuries led to the partial demolition of the nave around 1650 and the construction of a new west wall for the shortened nave. Shortly before 1700, the large west tower was built in the area of the former nave. The shape that the church took around 1700 has been largely preserved. Since the abolition of the free noble secular Vilich Abbey in1804, the church serves the parish.

The romanesque church "St. Maria und Clemens" in Schwarzrheindorf, now part of Bonn, is a "Doppelkirche". The "double church" has an upper church dedicated to the Virgin Mary and a lower church dedicated to Pope Clement I. The church was built mid 12th century as a private chapel for Arnold of Wied, since 1151 Archbishop and Elector of Cologne. Adjacent to the church was once part of a castle belonging to the Wied family. In 1151 the church was dedicated in the presence of King Conrad III of Germany. After Arnold´s death his sister Hadwig founded a convent of Benedictine nuns here. Later, the monastery became a "stift", a collegial body for female canons of noble origin. The upper gallery of the church was accessible only to the noble members of the community. In 1803 the stift was dissolved and the church was used for secular purposes until in 1868 it became a parish church. The church is known for the medieval frescoes, which were covered by plaster for centuries, before they were discovered and restaurated in the mid 19th century. Looking up to the "high church", where the tourist can see a large "Majestas Domini".

Schwarzrheindorf - St. Maria und Clemens The romanesque church "St. Maria und Clemens" in Schwarzrheindorf, now part of Bonn, is a "Doppelkirche". The "double church" has an upper church dedicated to the Virgin Mary and a lower church dedicated to Pope Clement I. The church was built mid 12th century as a private chapel for Arnold of Wied, since 1151 Archbishop and Elector of Cologne. Adjacent to the church was once part of a castle belonging to the Wied family. In 1151 the church was dedicated in the presence of King Conrad III of Germany. After Arnold´s death his sister Hadwig founded a convent of Benedictine nuns here. Later, the monastery became a "stift", a collegial body for female canons of noble origin. The upper gallery of the church was accessible only to the noble members of the community. In 1803 the stift was dissolved and the church was used for secular purposes until in 1868 it became a parish church. The church is known for the medieval frescoes, which were covered by plaster for centuries, before they were discovered and restaurated in the mid 19th century. Looking up to the "upper church".

The romanesque church "St. Maria und Clemens" in Schwarzrheindorf, now part of Bonn, is a "Doppelkirche". The "double church" has an upper church dedicated to the Virgin Mary and a lower church dedicated to Pope Clement I. The church was built mid 12th century as a private chapel for Arnold of Wied, since 1151 Archbishop and Elector of Cologne. Adjacent to the church was once part of a castle belonging to the Wied family. In 1151 the church was dedicated in the presence of King Conrad III of Germany. After Arnold´s death his sister Hadwig founded a convent of Benedictine nuns here. Later, the monastery became a "stift", a collegial body for female canons of noble origin. The upper gallery of the church was accessible only to the noble members of the community. In 1803 the stift was dissolved and the church was used for secular purposes until in 1868 it became a parish church. The church is known for the medieval frescoes, which were covered by plaster for centuries, before they were discovered and restaurated in the mid 19th century.

The romanesque church "St. Maria und Clemens" in Schwarzrheindorf, now part of Bonn, is a "Doppelkirche". The "double church" has an upper church dedicated to the Virgin Mary and a lower church dedicated to Pope Clement I. The church was built mid 12th century as a private chapel for Arnold of Wied, since 1151 Archbishop and Elector of Cologne. Adjacent to the church was once part of a castle belonging to the Wied family. In 1151 the church was dedicated in the presence of King Conrad III of Germany. After Arnold´s death his sister Hadwig founded a convent of Benedictine nuns here. Later, the monastery became a "stift", a collegial body for female canons of noble origin. The upper gallery of the church was accessible only to the noble members of the community. In 1803 the stift was dissolved and the church was used for secular purposes until in 1868 it became a parish church. The church is known for the medieval frescoes, which were covered by plaster for centuries, before they were discovered and restaurated in the mid 19th century.

The romanesque church "St. Maria und Clemens" in Schwarzrheindorf, now part of Bonn, is a "Doppelkirche". The "double church" has an upper church dedicated to the Virgin Mary and a lower church dedicated to Pope Clement I. The church was built mid 12th century as a private chapel for Arnold of Wied, since 1151 Archbishop and Elector of Cologne. Adjacent to the church was once part of a castle belonging to the Wied family. In 1151 the church was dedicated in the presence of King Conrad III of Germany. After Arnold´s death his sister Hadwig founded a convent of Benedictine nuns here. Later, the monastery became a "stift", a collegial body for female canons of noble origin. The upper gallery of the church was accessible only to the noble members of the community. In 1803 the stift was dissolved and the church was used for secular purposes until in 1868 it became a parish church. The church is known for the medieval frescoes, which were covered by plaster for centuries, before they were discovered and restaurated in the mid 19th century.

The romanesque church "St. Maria und Clemens" in Schwarzrheindorf, now part of Bonn, is a "Doppelkirche". The "double church" has an upper church dedicated to the Virgin Mary and a lower church dedicated to Pope Clement I. The church was built mid 12th century as a private chapel for Arnold of Wied, since 1151 Archbishop and Elector of Cologne. Adjacent to the church was once part of a castle belonging to the Wied family. In 1151 the church was dedicated in the presence of King Conrad III of Germany. After Arnold´s death his sister Hadwig founded a convent of Benedictine nuns here. Later, the monastery became a "stift", a collegial body for female canons of noble origin. The upper gallery of the church was accessible only to the noble members of the community. In 1803 the stift was dissolved and the church was used for secular purposes until in 1868 it became a parish church. The church is known for the medieval frescoes, which were covered by plaster for centuries, before they were discovered and restaurated in the mid 19th century.

The romanesque church "St. Maria und Clemens" in Schwarzrheindorf, now part of Bonn, is a "Doppelkirche". The "double church" has an upper church dedicated to the Virgin Mary and a lower church dedicated to Pope Clement I. The church was built mid 12th century as a private chapel for Arnold of Wied, since 1151 Archbishop and Elector of Cologne. Adjacent to the church was once part of a castle belonging to the Wied family. In 1151 the church was dedicated in the presence of King Conrad III of Germany. After Arnold´s death his sister Hadwig founded a convent of Benedictine nuns here. Later, the monastery became a "stift", a collegial body for female canons of noble origin. The upper gallery of the church was accessible only to the noble members of the community. In 1803 the stift was dissolved and the church was used for secular purposes until in 1868 it became a parish church. The church is known for the medieval frescoes, which were covered by plaster for centuries, before they were discovered and restaurated in the mid 19th century. The "lower church, dedicated to Pope Clement I.

The romanesque church "St. Maria und Clemens" in Schwarzrheindorf, now part of Bonn, is a "Doppelkirche". The "double church" has an upper church dedicated to the Virgin Mary and a lower church dedicated to Pope Clement I. The church was built mid 12th century as a private chapel for Arnold of Wied, since 1151 Archbishop and Elector of Cologne. Adjacent to the church was once part of a castle belonging to the Wied family. In 1151 the church was dedicated in the presence of King Conrad III of Germany. After Arnold´s death his sister Hadwig founded a convent of Benedictine nuns here. Later, the monastery became a "stift", a collegial body for female canons of noble origin. The upper gallery of the church was accessible only to the noble members of the community. In 1803 the stift was dissolved and the church was used for secular purposes until in 1868 it became a parish church. The church is known for the medieval frescoes, which were covered by plaster for centuries, before they were discovered and restaurated in the mid 19th century.

The romanesque church "St. Maria und Clemens" in Schwarzrheindorf, now part of Bonn, is a "Doppelkirche". The "double church" has an upper church dedicated to the Virgin Mary and a lower church dedicated to Pope Clement I. The church was built mid 12th century as a private chapel for Arnold of Wied, since 1151 Archbishop and Elector of Cologne. Adjacent to the church was once part of a castle belonging to the Wied family. In 1151 the church was dedicated in the presence of King Conrad III of Germany. After Arnold´s death his sister Hadwig founded a convent of Benedictine nuns here. Later, the monastery became a "stift", a collegial body for female canons of noble origin. The upper gallery of the church was accessible only to the noble members of the community. In 1803 the stift was dissolved and the church was used for secular purposes until in 1868 it became a parish church. The church is known for the medieval frescoes, which were covered by plaster for centuries, before they were discovered and restaurated in the mid 19th century.

The romanesque church "St. Maria und Clemens" in Schwarzrheindorf, now part of Bonn, is a "Doppelkirche". The "double church" has an upper church dedicated to the Virgin Mary and a lower church dedicated to Pope Clement I. The church was built mid 12th century as a private chapel for Arnold of Wied, since 1151 Archbishop and Elector of Cologne. Adjacent to the church was once part of a castle belonging to the Wied family. In 1151 the church was dedicated in the presence of King Conrad III of Germany. After Arnold´s death his sister Hadwig founded a convent of Benedictine nuns here. Later, the monastery became a "stift", a collegial body for female canons of noble origin. The upper gallery of the church was accessible only to the noble members of the community. In 1803 the stift was dissolved and the church was used for secular purposes until in 1868 it became a parish church. The church is known for the medieval frescoes, which were covered by plaster for centuries, before they were discovered and restaurated in the mid 19th century.

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. 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. Members of the guild of the chimney sweepers have gathered on the market place for the "Black Nose Day". They are collecting money for charity and as it is considered good luck, they black the noses of their customers with charcoal against a small donation.

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.

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.