GERMANY ~ Minster Church - Bonn ~

... Nice view of  one of Germany's oldest Catholic churches... built between the 11th and 13th centuries in a mix of both Romanesque and Gothic styles and was restored in 2014... a significant and beautiful landmark... located in  the old town and dominating the square named after it... Bonner Münster remains an active place of worship with daily services and special liturgical events throughout year... tourists can also visit it to explore its rich history or simply admire its architectural beauty... a small museum located within premises provides insights into church’s past through various artifacts... climb up the steeple where you can enjoy panoramic views over cityscape... with lovely Christmas stamp and special postmark... Thanks a lot Dustin! (•‿•)

Bonner Münster holds an important place in German religious history. It was built on the graves of two Roman legionaries – Cassius and Florentius – who were executed for their Christian faith during the reign of Julian Apostate around AD 362. Their remains have been preserved under the altar area making it a significant pilgrimage site since medieval times

Bonn is located on the banks of the Rhine in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. The city served as the capital of West Germany from 1949 until 1990 and was the seat of government for reunified Germany until 1999, when the government relocated to Berlin.

The city holds historical significance as the birthplace of Germany's current constitution, the Basic Law.
 

Stamp:

Christmas - Church Window 

(Issued 03-11-2025)