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Altes Wasserwerk
Gothic Revival meets modern history by the Rhine
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Bonn: First Steps10 pts
Bonn: Explorer25 pts
Bonn: Insider50 pts
The Old Waterworks in Bonn blends Gothic Revival architecture with Germany's political history. Once home to the Bundestag's plenary sessions, it now offers a captivating look into late 19th-century design. Its stunning riverside setting invites you to explore the fusion of past and present. Discover this unique site where history comes to life.
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Did you know?
Between 1986 and 1992, the Old Waterworks in Bonn served as the temporary plenary chamber for the German Bundestag during renovation work.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1875
- Architectural Style
- Neo-Gothic
- Heritage Status
- Architectural Heritage Monument
- Former Name
- Wasserwerk
- Wheelchair Access
- Fully accessible
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Location
Nearby
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46 m away
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185 m away
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247 m away
L'Allumé
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Post Tower
486 m away