Galileo, Frankfurt
The Gallileo Tower stands in Frankfurt's financial district, just opposite the Eurotower. Its name is inspired by the nearby Gallusanlage Park and the renowned astronomer Galileo.
Constructed between 1998 and 2003, the tower was initially intended to serve as the investment banking headquarters for Dresdner Bank, which has since been acquired by Commerzbank. Other offices of the bank can be found in the nearby Silver Tower. To accommodate this skyscraper, another tall structure called the Zinssertum, erected in 1951, was demolished in 1996. The Gallileo Tower ranks as the 14th tallest building in Frankfurt.
The Gallileo Tower stands at a height of 136 meters and consists of two towers: a 138-meter north tower and a 114-meter south tower, connected by a central core that runs throughout the building's 136-meter height. The tower features a glass exterior with 400 windows, forming a glass skin covering an area of 22,000 square meters. The distinctive reflective floor slabs, designed by American artist James Turrel, create an illuminated effect within the building at night.
For visitors, the tower offers attractions such as an English theater on the ground floor, along with a few shops and a bar in close proximity to the theater.
Constructed between 1998 and 2003, the tower was initially intended to serve as the investment banking headquarters for Dresdner Bank, which has since been acquired by Commerzbank. Other offices of the bank can be found in the nearby Silver Tower. To accommodate this skyscraper, another tall structure called the Zinssertum, erected in 1951, was demolished in 1996. The Gallileo Tower ranks as the 14th tallest building in Frankfurt.
The Gallileo Tower stands at a height of 136 meters and consists of two towers: a 138-meter north tower and a 114-meter south tower, connected by a central core that runs throughout the building's 136-meter height. The tower features a glass exterior with 400 windows, forming a glass skin covering an area of 22,000 square meters. The distinctive reflective floor slabs, designed by American artist James Turrel, create an illuminated effect within the building at night.
For visitors, the tower offers attractions such as an English theater on the ground floor, along with a few shops and a bar in close proximity to the theater.
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Galileo on Map
Sight Name: Galileo
Sight Location: Frankfurt, Germany (See walking tours in Frankfurt)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Frankfurt, Germany (See walking tours in Frankfurt)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Walking Tours in Frankfurt, Germany
Create Your Own Walk in Frankfurt
Creating your own self-guided walk in Frankfurt is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Old Town Walking Tour
The German city of Frankfurt, also known as Frankfurt am Main, has a long and complex history, spanning more than a thousand years. The Romans established a military camp called "Nida" in the area that is now Frankfurt, on the northern bank of the River Main, in the 1st century AD.
The town itself was founded by the Franks, a Germanic tribe, in the 9th century. Its name comes from... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.2 Km or 2 Miles
The town itself was founded by the Franks, a Germanic tribe, in the 9th century. Its name comes from... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.2 Km or 2 Miles
Shopping Streets
Frankfurt may well be an international business center in the first place, but not everything, by far, revolves here around finance. The city can also provide a top shopping experience for those seeking to invest in international and best German designer merchandise.
"Frankfurt is a shopping paradise - if you're a bird!" they say. This is a humorous way of saying that Frankfurt... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles
"Frankfurt is a shopping paradise - if you're a bird!" they say. This is a humorous way of saying that Frankfurt... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles
Historical Churches Walking Tour
Today Frankfurt is a predominantly secular city, but it still has a significant Christian presence.
The history of Christianity in Frankfurt dates back to the Middle Ages when, as a free city-state, it became an essential segment of the Holy Roman Empire. As the city grew, so did its Christian community. Several important churches appeared during that period, including the Old Nicholas Church... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles
The history of Christianity in Frankfurt dates back to the Middle Ages when, as a free city-state, it became an essential segment of the Holy Roman Empire. As the city grew, so did its Christian community. Several important churches appeared during that period, including the Old Nicholas Church... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles
Jewish History Walking Tour
The history of Jews in Frankfurt dates back almost 900 years, which is more than in any other German city. Attesting to this fact alone is one of the oldest Jewish cemeteries in Europe, the Old Jewish Cemetery of Frankfurt, first recorded in the 12th century.
At some point, the city was even referred to as "Jerusalem of the West", highlighting its importance as a center of Jewish life... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
At some point, the city was even referred to as "Jerusalem of the West", highlighting its importance as a center of Jewish life... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
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