Eschenheimer Turm
A 15th-century medieval city gate tower, the best-preserved remnant of Frankfurt's old city walls.
Completed in 1428, the gate tower stands about 47 metres tall, with small spires at its four corners. It is the best-preserved and most striking of Frankfurt's medieval defensive structures. It was spared when the city walls were demolished in the 19th century, and the surrounding area was redeveloped into a green belt. Nine bullet holes in the tower's weathervane are said to be the work of a poacher's marksmanship. The base of the tower now houses a restaurant, and the interior is generally not open to visitors. It is located near the northern end of Zeil, a short walk from Eschenheimer Tor station, so it's worth a quick detour.
Opening hours
Exterior visible all day
Nearby sights
- Zeil & Hauptwache
- Kleinmarkthalle
- St. Paul's Church (Paulskirche)
- Goethe House
- Römerberg & New Old Town
- Museum für Moderne Kunst (MMK)
- Fressgass
- Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt