Zeil, Shopping street in Frankfurt, Germany
The Zeil is a shopping street in Frankfurt that runs between Hauptwache and Konstablerwache squares. Department stores, fashion chains and specialty shops line the wide pedestrian zone.
Originally a cattle market outside the city walls, this area developed into Frankfurt's main residential and commercial street during the 18th century. Large sections were destroyed in World War II and later rebuilt as a modern shopping district.
The name comes from an old term for a row of settlements outside the medieval city walls. Today locals use the pedestrian zone as a meeting point, while street musicians and small stands shape the daily scene.
Several metro stations provide direct access to the street, making it easy to move between different sections. Visiting in the morning or toward evening means encountering fewer crowds.
On sunny days visitors gather on the steps near the fountain at Hauptwache to take a break between shopping. This spot has served as an informal meeting point for locals and travelers for decades.
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