We'll keep this simple at first: Beethoven was born here.
The family moved in around 1767, and Ludwig arrived about three years later. He was named after his grandfather. The Beethovens bounced around a little after that, and this is the only one of Ludwig's homes still to be around. He moved to Vienna in 1792.
Bonn has turned this area into something of an industry surround the music composer. There's a museum honoring his works. It also has letters, coins, instruments and pictures. Just don't expect any original furnishings. The buildings around the museum are devoted to All Things Beethoven. There's a library and a chamber music hall in the complex, and a souvenir shop across the street that has recordings and other Beethoven-related products.
The Beethoven House is one of the most popular attractions in all of Germany. You'll be humming his Fifth Symphony before you know it.
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