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24 Festive Tasks: Door 4 - Diwali, Task 1 (Favorite Light Display)

"Bonn leuchtet" -- "Bonn Shines" -- is the name of an annual event in early November during which some of Bonn's public buildings (and city streets and trees) are colorfully illuminated at night.  Here are a few impressions from this year's iteration:

 

Old City Hall (and Market Place):

Sterntor (the only remaining medieval gate / remnant of city wall):

A bit of fun fair atmosphere (thankfully not too much, though):

Main Post Office and statue of Beethoven:


... aaand Bonn University (with Old City Hall in the background):