
Churchdf3671cd…e00c
Kloster Kreuzberg
Historic Site atop Bonn's Kreuzberg
Counts toward these achievements:
Bonn: First Steps10 pts
Bonn: Explorer25 pts
Bonn: Insider50 pts
The Kreuzberg Church, built in 1627 by order of Archbishop Ferdinand of Cologne, stands atop the 158-meter-high Kreuzberg in Bonn. Its towers, visible from afar, mark its distinctive presence. It once housed a monastery occupied by various orders from 1637 to 1968.
Be the first to check in here
Did you know?
The church was commissioned by Archbishop Ferdinand of Cologne.
Evidence and review
- Authorship
- Authorship unavailable
- Publication approval
- Approval provenance unavailable
- Editorial review
- Not reviewed
Guided Story
Standing here, you can see the commanding towers of the Kreuzberg Church, built in 1627 by Archbishop Ferdinand of Cologne. It sits atop the 158-meter-high Kreuzberg, its towers visible far across Bonn. As you look around, notice the dense forest that envelops the north and west sides of the hill, offering a sense of tranquility. Just a little to the east, you'll find the Holy Staircase. The church once housed a monastery, welcoming various orders from 1637 to 1968. You can almost feel the centuries of history embedded within these walls, whispering stories of the past.
Location
Nearby

Kreuzbergkirche
40 m away

Heilige Stiege
64 m away

Friedhof Poppelsdorf
428 m away

Schönstattkapelle
52 m away

Melbweg
705 m away

Leitung Technisches Hilfswerk
806 m away

Bundesamt für Bevölkerungsschutz und Katastrophenhilfe
781 m away

Melbbad
619 m away