Why go
The masonry line, its tight urban setting, and the trace of the former city boundary define Staufenmauer. This is a surviving fragment of Frankfurt's medieval city wall embedded in the modern centre. At Staufenmauer, the masonry line provides the clearest starting point. Relate the masonry line to a surviving fragment of Frankfurt's medieval city wall embedded in the modern centre; that comparison gives Staufenmauer its depth.
What to look for
- The masonry line
- Its tight urban setting
- And the trace of the former city boundary
Useful to know
- This is a short history stop best combined with Museum Judengasse and the eastern old town.
Your next visit
Estimated · Declared scenario and planning estimates; no live opening, weather, queue or booking service.
Outdoor visit · 30–75 min
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