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Geographisches Institut
Where historic architecture meets academic excellence
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Bonn: First Steps10 pts
Bonn: Explorer25 pts
Bonn: Insider50 pts
Located near the Poppelsdorf Palace, the Geographical Institute of the University of Bonn stands as a testament to historical architecture. Designed by August Dieckhoff and completed in 1867, it is recognized as an architectural heritage monument in North Rhine-Westphalia. Today, it houses both the Institute for Microbiology and Biotechnology and the Geographical Institute.
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The building was once the largest institute building in the world.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1867
- Architect
- August Dieckhoff
- Heritage Status
- Architectural Heritage Monument
- Former Name
- Chemische Institute
- Wheelchair Access
- Partially accessible
Audio Guide
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Part of These Trails
Culture & Entertainment in Bonn — Walk IIStop 8 of 10
Heritage Sites in Bonn — Discovery 4Stop 5 of 10
Location
Nearby
Goldfuß-Museum
113 m away
Poppelsdorf Palace
155 m away
Mineralogisches Museum
131 m away
Botanischer Garten
225 m away
Friedrich August Kekulé
47 m away
Geozentrum
204 m away
Kurfürstliches „Wasserträgerhaus“
337 m away
Alte Sternwarte
464 m away
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