Hauptwache, Baroque guard building in central Frankfurt, Germany.
Hauptwache is a Baroque guard building in central Frankfurt, defined by a symmetrical facade with ornate details, tall windows, and stone walls from around 1730. It houses a cafe and connects underground to multiple U-Bahn and S-Bahn transit lines.
The building was constructed around 1730 and served as headquarters for Frankfurt's city guard until 1866. Its role changed when Prussia annexed the previously independent city and reorganized the administrative structures.
The cafe inside has been a gathering spot for locals for more than a century, with people stopping by daily to meet and relax. It has become a social hub in the city center that shapes the everyday rhythm of many residents.
The building is centrally located and easily accessible through direct connections to rail and U-Bahn stations below. Visitors should note that cafe access is straightforward, though underground areas can be crowded during rush hours.
In 1967, the entire building was dismantled and reconstructed at the same location to make room for underground rail tunnels. This engineering feat allowed the historic structure to be preserved while the city modernized.
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