Church of Our Dear Lady (Liebfrauenkirche), Frankfurt

Set between the Zeil shopping street and the busy Romerberg square in Frankfurt is the Gothic-style church that dates back to the early Middle Ages. This is a functioning Catholic parish church and is part of the Capuchin monastery. The latter is open to the public and the Capuchin fathers regularly provide food for the needy and homeless near the main building.

The Liebfraukirche was donated by a Frankfurt aristocrat, Wigel von Wanebach, whose epitaph, dated 1322, is found in the church. After his death, Wigel's son and widow, Frog and Catherine of Wanebach, expanded the temple by adding a chapel.

The small church was further enlarged, in 1344, with a three-aisle Gothic hall. In 1415, the church's façade was adorned with what is considered to be its main treasure, a Tympanum, depicting the Adoration of the Magi by local architect Madern Gertheners.

In 1923, the Capuchin religious order took over the building. It was completely destroyed in World War II and remained in ruins until its reconstruction in 1956.

Visitors to the cathedral can spend a few moments of peace and contemplation in the simple yet spiritual ambiance of Liebfrauenkirche amid the busiest neighborhood of Frankfurt.