Poppelsdorf Palace

The Poppelsdorf Palace is a testament to the grandeur of Baroque architecture. Built in the early 18th century, it was originally designed as a retreat for the Elector of Cologne, Joseph Clemens. The Poppelsdorf Palace history is steeped in tales of opulence and transformation, having served various purposes over the centuries, including housing the University of Bonn's Mineralogical Museum. Its elegant design features a harmonious blend of French and Italian influences. Nestled in the heart of Poppelsdorf, the Botanical Gardens offer a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. These gardens, part of the University of Bonn Gardens, are particularly famous for their tropical greenhouse, where exotic plants thrive in a carefully controlled environment. The gardens also play an important role in research and education, making them a vital part of the University of Bonn Gardens.

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Date: Nov 18

Bonn

A partly destroyed but still beautiful card from Bonn.

Bonn is a city in western Germany straddling the Rhine river. It’s known for the central Beethoven House, a memorial and museum honoring the composer’s birthplace. Nearby are Bonn Minster, a church with a Romanesque cloister and Gothic elements, the pink-and-gold Altes Rathaus, or old city hall, and Poppelsdorf Palace housing a mineralogical museum.

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From Bonn

From a postcrossing meeting in Bonn. Thanks a lot Sabine!
Date: Oct 21

From Bonn

Bonn city center - evening moods on the banks of the river Rhine
It’s known for the central Beethoven House, a memorial and museum honoring the composer’s birthplace.

Distance: 210 km
Travel time: 6 days