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Icon museum of Frankfurt, Religious art museum in Frankfurt, Germany.

The Icon Museum displays a collection of religious artifacts from Russia, Greece, Romania, Egypt, Syria, and Ethiopia in a former monastery refectory.

Founded in 1990, the museum centers on a collection of sacred icons donated by Dr. Jörgen Schmidt-Voigt, establishing a major religious art institution.

The exhibition presents 130 religious objects and icons without protective glass, allowing visitors to observe intricate details of orthodox Christian artworks.

The museum opens on Wednesdays from 12:00 to 20:00 and Friday through Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00, with free admission for visitors under 18.

The Ethiopia cabinet contains the sole German exhibition of Ethiopian Coptic orthodox church artifacts, including manuscripts, crosses, and religious figures.

Location: Frankfurt

Inception: 1990

Operator: Museum Angewandte Kunst

Address: Brückenstraße 3-7, 60594 Frankfurt am Main, Germany 60594 60594

Opening Hours: Miércoles 12:00-20:00; Viernes-Domingo 10:00-17:00

Phone: +496921236262

Website: http://ikonenmuseumfrankfurt.de

GPS coordinates: 50.10675,8.68800

Latest update: March 8, 2025 16:07

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Frankfurt presents modern architecture next to historical landmarks. The Main Tower and European Quarter display contemporary design, while the Römer and Cathedral preserve medieval heritage. Parks and the Museum District offer culture and nature. The Main bridges provide views of the financial district silhouette.

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