From 1949 to 1990, Bonn was the capital of West Germany. From 1990 to 1999, most German governmental institutions were located in Bonn. By 2000, the city lost its status as a seat of government, handing it magnanimously over to Berlin.
Bonn is divided into four municipal districts: Bad Godesberg, Beuel, Bonn and Hardtberg. Previously independent towns, Bad Godesberg and Beuel were incorporated into the city in 1969. Bad Godesberg is situated in the south of the city. Today, considering the role it has played as a major embassy area and the abundance of prestigious restaurants located there, it is referred to as the 'posh part of Bonn'.
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