Kaiserpfalz Franconofurd
Kaiserpfalz Franconofurd in Frankfurt am Main is a unique archaeological site that reveals the city’s earliest roots, spanning nearly two millennia of history. Located on the Domhügel, beside the cathedral, it preserves the remains of a Roman bath, the walls of a Carolingian royal court, and medieval cellars, all protected today by the modern Stadthaus am Markt. Originally uncovered in the 1970s and later redesigned as part of the Dom-Römer project, the site was reopened in 2018 as an annex of the Archaeological Museum Frankfurt. Visitors can walk through the excavated foundations and gain insight into Frankfurt’s transformation from a Roman settlement into a medieval center of imperial power. Informative displays and selected finds from the excavations bring daily life in past centuries vividly to life. More than just ruins, Kaiserpfalz Franconofurd is a living testimony to the city’s continuity, where layers of Roman, Carolingian, and medieval history converge in the very heart of the old town. It is both a cultural landmark and a reminder of Frankfurt’s enduring role in European history.
Frankfurt am Main GermanyThe Kaiserpfalz Franconofurd is located beneath Frankfurt am Main’s reconstructed old town, close to the Stadthaus am Markt and just west of St. Bartholomew’s Cathedral in the city center. This archaeological site reveals the remains of a medieval imperial palace with origins dating back to Roman times, including a Roman bathhouse, Carolingian royal court foundations, and medieval cellars. It marks the historic heart of Frankfurt as the site where emperors once held court and where the city’s early history unfolded. Nearby cultural highlights include the Archaeological Museum Frankfurt and the vibrant Römerberg square, both just minutes on foot. The site offers free admission and a unique glimpse into around 2,000 years of Frankfurt's urban development, blending history with the modern cityscape above.
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