Eschenheimer Turm, Medieval gate tower in Innenstadt, Germany
The square base tower rises 47 meters with eight floors and features a distinctive circular upper section topped by a steep spire.
Built between 1400 and 1428 by architect Madern Gerthener, the structure served as one of sixty defensive gates protecting medieval Frankfurt.
Two heraldic coats of arms decorate the tower: a silver eagle on red facing the city and a black double-headed eagle on gold facing outward.
The ground floor houses a restaurant, while the upper levels contain meeting spaces accessed through the preserved original staircase.
This gate tower survived demolition in the early 1800s through intervention from French diplomat Count d'Hédouville during the occupation period.
Location: Frankfurt-Innenstadt I
GPS coordinates: 50.11694,8.67972
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40
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