Architecture in Frankfurt

When speaking of Frankfurt's past, one opens a window into fascinating times gone by. Enter a world where the past becomes visible in the alleyways and on the façades of an ancient city. The Eiserne Steg, more than just a bridge, not only connects the two sides of the river, but also tells stories of love and hope engraved in its steel. The Eschenheim Tower rises up as a testimony to mediaeval fortifications, a silent guardian of the city's history. In the district of Frankfurt-Höchst, Höchst Palace with its stately rooms and picturesque palace square invites you to dream of times long gone by.

The Römer, the city's ancient town hall, is a symbol of Frankfurt's power and history. With its characteristic façade, it invites you to delve deeper into the city's political and cultural past. Opposite the Römer, one finds the Ostzeile, a picturesque row of half-timbered houses that characterise the image of the old market square. They offer fascinating insights into the architecture and everyday life of former times.

Emperors' Cathedral, with its impressive silhouette, stands as a symbol of power and faith, a place that once witnessed the coming and going of kings and emperors. Each of these buildings tells its own story, embedded in Frankfurt's rich history. They invite you to go on a journey of discovery and explore the Frankfurt of the past with all of its many facets. Let yourself be taken back in time by the beauty and depth of the history that remains in these time-honoured places.

Modern Frankfurt is characterised by its bold forward-looking approach and constant renewal. Here, visionary architecture and sustainable urban development combine to create a dynamic cityscape that never ceases to fascinate locals and visitors alike.

From the legendary "New Frankfurt" project of the 1920s, which set international standards with its innovative ideas for residential culture and urban development, the arc stretches all the way to the reconstructed historical town centre. This impressive symbiosis of past and present. of tradition and modernity, makes Frankfurt a unique architectural experience.

The New Frankfurt Old Town, a masterpiece of urban integration, combines historical façades with modern living, presenting itself as a vibrant meeting place. Built between the cathedral and the Römer, it blends seamlessly into the cityscape and symbolises Frankfurt's ability to reinterpret history and keep it alive for the future.

Modern Frankfurt is a concept in which innovation and tradition, the heritage of the past and visions for tomorrow, go hand in hand. Discover with us the architectural highlights and urban development innovations that make Frankfurt one of the most exciting cities in Europe.

An era of design that originally began in Frankfurt after the end of the First World War is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025. The style was given its programmatic title in 1925 by Frankfurt’s then lord mayor, Ludwig Landmann. Its name? “New Frankfurt”. Brought into being in the 1920s under the directorship of the famous Frankfurt architect and urban planner, Ernst May, the project played a major role in the promotion of Frankfurt’s urban development.

The new settlements were an excellent example of the famous Bauhaus style.