The former federal capital Bonn, beautifully situated on both sides of the Rhine, is one of the oldest cities in Germany and can look back on more than 2000 years of history. It is still the seat of government for six federal ministries, the seat of 18 United Nations associations and the headquarters of the major corporations Deutsche Post and Deutsche Telekom. But the city on the Rhine also has a lot to offer culturally, being the birthplace of Ludwig van Beethoven and the former residence of the Elector of Cologne. Today, the former electoral palace houses Bonn University and is one of the city's attractions with its many parks, collections and exhibitions. In addition to the Beethoven Hall as the venue of the Beethoven Orchestra Bonn, the city offers a variety of museums and cultural centers, some of the most important in the country. Along the museum mile you will not only find the Bundeskunsthalle and the House of the History of the Federal Republic of Germany, but also a branch of the Deutsches Museum and not far from the Chancellor's Bungalow and the Palais Schaumburg, the former seat of the Federal Chancellery. As you can see, there is a lot to do in Bonn.