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Frankfurt Cathedral
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Frankfurt Cathedral

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Frankfurt Cathedral is located in the center of the Old Town, right next to The Roman Forum, and is a landmark church in Frankfurt. This Gothic church took over two hundred years to complete, with construction beginning in the 13th century. It was destroyed by fire in 1867 and suffered again during World War II; its current appearance is the result of restoration and reconstruction. It also goes by the name "Imperial Cathedral": between 1562 and 1792, ten emperors were crowned before the central altar, making this the core stage of German coronation history. Unlike the gray-black facades of typical Gothic churches, its walls are entirely brick-red. The tower, approximately 95 m high, was built in the 15th century. The tower crown is topped with an octagonal spire and a ribbed dome, echoing the shape of the Imperial Crown worn during imperial coronations. Ascend the narrow spiral staircase inside the tower for over 300 steps to reach the top, where you can overlook the rooftops of the Old Town, the Main River, and the distant skyline of high-rises. The interior space is spacious, with the inner walls restored to their original 14th-century bright red tone, and clustered columns supporting the soaring Gothic vaulted ceiling. The Gothic main altar in front of the high altar features major components dating back to the 15th century; the tower hall houses the Crucifixion group created by sculptor Hans Backoffen in 1509; the Dormition of the Virgin altar depicts the scene of the Virgin Mary lying in rest surrounded by the apostles; in a side chapel, seven original elector chairs are preserved, and the altar features a 15th-century triptych of the Crucifixion. The church also houses two pipe organs, and the tradition of Mass and sacred music continues to this day. The cloister next to the entrance houses the Cathedral Museum, displaying liturgical objects such as vestments and chalices from the Middle Ages, as well as ancient replicas of the Imperial Crown and scepter.

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Römer City Hall
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Römer City Hall

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Römer City Hall is a landmark building in Frankfurt, located on the east side of The Roman Forum. It consists of three medieval houses with stepped gables joined together. The German name "Römer" comes from the middle house—legend has it that it was once the property of a Roman merchant. Since it was purchased by the city in 1405, this complex has served as thecity hallof Frankfurt for over 600 years, and the mayor's office and city council are still located there today. In the middle of the main facade stand statues of four Holy Roman Emperors. TheImperial Hallon the second floor is the highlight of the entire complex. During the Holy Roman Empire, after the new emperor completed his coronation at Frankfurt Cathedral, the celebratory banquet was held in this hall; the four walls are hung with portraits of 52 emperors from Charlemagne to Francis II. The balcony on the facade, decorated with coat-of-arms patterns, has always been a stage for city celebrations; after the German men's football team won the World Cup in 1990 and the women's team in 2003, they both stood here to greet the fans in the square. Römer City Hall was severely damaged in air raids during World War II and was rebuilt according to its original appearance after the war. On the ground floor, there are also the Roman Hall and the Swan Hall, which have remained almost unchanged for 600 years and can be entered from the main entrance.

Frankfurt · 44m from downtown

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Melsida20 April 2025
5.0
Main Tower offers the best panoramic view of Frankfurt! Standing 200 meters high, it gives you a stunning 360° perspective of the city skyline, the river, and even the distant hills. Go at sunset for a magical view. A must for first-time visitors and city lovers! #MainTower #FrankfurtViews #SkylineGermany #VisitFrankfurt #CityFromAbove

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TW Hamburg17 December 2025
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A nice place to get lost in old times Really enjoyed the time travel and old buildings

The Roman Forum

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Mohamed khaliel26 October 2026
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Frankfurt’s iconic Iron Footbridge (Eiserner Steg) offers one of the most beautiful views of the city, with the River Main, historic skyline, and stunning skyscrapers creating a perfect blend of old and modern Germany! 🇩🇪🌉✨ Whether you're enjoying a peaceful walk or capturing unforgettable photos, this bridge is a must-see. Frankfurt has a special magic that keeps calling you back! ❤️ What a view!

Footbridge "Eiserner Steg"

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徐徐霞客Rr24 July 2022
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Goethe's former residence in Germany. If you want to visit here, you can search the history of Goethe on the Internet. His former residence covers a large area. There are 16 rooms of different sizes. The decoration is very European-style. The buildings are quite beautiful. If you come, you can take a look.

Goethe House

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小鱼儿201510 February 2020
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The Stadel Museum is also a small German-style museum located in the old town of Frankfurt. It is also a great place for tourism. I like the many museums in this old town, and walking is the best way to visit.

Staedel Museum

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Lavender and Sun15 November 2020
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The Riverbank Museum District is a very open place with beautiful scenery! It is very suitable for the whole family to take their children to play! The local customs are simple and very hospitable! They will greet you warmly!

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Ms. G.N25 May 2025
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The Sanctuary is beautiful and unique in its kind of way. #Frankfurt# Kaiserdom #Altstadt

Frankfurt Cathedral

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miss banzai3 September 2023
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Römerberg is a medieval style public space in the heart of Frankfurt 's old town. It's super cute with loads of coffee shops and pubs. It is very lively and touristic. Totally worth a visit 😍

Römer City Hall

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suifeng201924 May 2020
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The headquarters of the European Central Bank in Frankfurt is a 40-story skyscraper. The 12 yellow stars on the Euro Tower on the square symbolize the 12 countries that decided to use the euro before 2002.

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_CF***568 December 2023
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[Scenery] Various luxury brands line the streets! [Fun] There is a Goethe sculpture in Goethe Square, and the architecture is also very distinctive! [Value for money] Many big brands are very expensive!

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Don't miss these attractions in Frankfurt: Main Tower, The Roman Forum, and Footbridge "Eiserner Steg". If you like Culture & history, try Frankfurt Card with Local Public Transport. If you enjoy Food & drink, try Frankfurt's trending La Cevi restaurant reservation service.

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