
Museumsufer, Frankfurt (must see)
Museumsufer is a collection of museums located in Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany. These museums are situated along both sides of the Main River or in its immediate vicinity. The centerpiece of this cultural enclave is the historic Städel art museum. Other museums were incorporated into this complex during the 1980s, either by repurposing historic villas or constructing new museum buildings. This expansion was spearheaded by the cultural leader, Hilmar Hoffmann.
The concept of establishing a group of diverse museums in Frankfurt was initially proposed by Hoffmann in 1977, during his tenure as the city's cultural director (Kulturdezernent). Previously, architect Till Behrens had presented the "Frankfurter Grüngürtel" concept to the Forum for Development (Frankfurter Forum für Stadtentwicklung).
From 1980 to 1990, the existing museums underwent expansions, and numerous new ones were constructed. These endeavors often involved the adaptation of historic villas. Renowned architects such as Richard Meier, Oswald Mathias Ungers, Josef Paul Kleihues, Günter Behnisch, and Hans Hollein contributed to these architectural projects.
Starting in 2008, Frankfurt embarked on a program to restore and enhance some of its museums. Notable developments include an annex to the Städel and the renovation of the Fil Museum.
Two prominent festivals revolve around the Museumsufer: the "Nacht der Museen," during which several museums open their doors at night, and the "Museumsuferfest," held in August.
The concept of establishing a group of diverse museums in Frankfurt was initially proposed by Hoffmann in 1977, during his tenure as the city's cultural director (Kulturdezernent). Previously, architect Till Behrens had presented the "Frankfurter Grüngürtel" concept to the Forum for Development (Frankfurter Forum für Stadtentwicklung).
From 1980 to 1990, the existing museums underwent expansions, and numerous new ones were constructed. These endeavors often involved the adaptation of historic villas. Renowned architects such as Richard Meier, Oswald Mathias Ungers, Josef Paul Kleihues, Günter Behnisch, and Hans Hollein contributed to these architectural projects.
Starting in 2008, Frankfurt embarked on a program to restore and enhance some of its museums. Notable developments include an annex to the Städel and the renovation of the Fil Museum.
Two prominent festivals revolve around the Museumsufer: the "Nacht der Museen," during which several museums open their doors at night, and the "Museumsuferfest," held in August.
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Sight Name: Museumsufer
Sight Location: Frankfurt, Germany (See walking tours in Frankfurt)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Sight Location: Frankfurt, Germany (See walking tours in Frankfurt)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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.
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
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
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
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
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