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Hauptwache

Frankfurt am Main

Travel Tips

A great starting point for exploring the city. 1

Introduction

Historical Background

  • 🏛️ Built: Constructed between 1729 and 1730.
  • 🛡️ Original Use: Served as the headquarters of the city's militia and contained a prison.
  • 📜 Name Changes: Originally called Paradeplatz, later Schillerplatz, and finally Hauptwache.
  • ⚔️ Historical Events: Site of the Frankfurter Wachensturm in 1833 and the Hauptwache incident in 1920.
  • 🔥 WWII: Heavily damaged during World War II and rebuilt in 1954.

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Architectural Features

  • 🏰 Style: Baroque architecture.
  • 🛠️ Architect: Designed by Johann Jakob Samhaimer.
  • 🏛️ Structure: Originally included guard rooms and a prison.
  • 🔄 Renovations: Rebuilt in 1954 after WWII damage; dismantled and rebuilt in 1967 for U-Bahn construction.

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Current Use

  • ☕ Café: The building has been used as a café since 1904.
  • 🍽️ Popular Spot: A central meeting point in Frankfurt.
  • 🏙️ Plaza: The surrounding square is a bustling area with shops and public transport access.

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Public Transit Access

  • 🚇 U-Bahn: Lines U1, U2, U3, U6, U7, U8.
  • 🚉 S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S8, S9.
  • 🚌 Connectivity: One of the most important crosspoints of Frankfurt's public transport system.

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Nearby Attractions

  • 🛍️ Zeil: Central shopping area linked to Hauptwache.
  • ⛪ St. Catherine's Church: Dominates the plaza.
  • 🏛️ Konstablerwache: Another famous square nearby.
  • 🏢 Kaufhof: Department store with a roof garden offering views of the plaza.

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Shopping and Dining

  • 🛍️ Zeil: Known as the 'Golden Mile' of Frankfurt, featuring high-end boutiques and department stores.
  • 🍰 Fressgass: Home to several cafés, patisseries, and delicatessens.
  • 🏢 Zeilgalerie: Shopping center with a viewing platform offering city views.

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Events and Activities

  • 🎉 Festivals: Hosts various city events and festivals throughout the year.
  • 🎨 Art Exhibits: Occasionally features public art installations.
  • 🎶 Music: Live performances and street musicians are common.

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Travel Information
📍   Address: An der Hauptwache 15

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