Neues Rotes Haus am Markt, Medieval timber-framed house in Market Square, Frankfurt, Germany
Neues Rotes Haus am Markt is a three-story timber-framed house on Frankfurt's market square. Massive oak pillars on the ground floor supported the upper levels and created space underneath for market activities and stalls.
The house was built in the 14th century along the coronation route of Holy Roman Emperors. It was destroyed during World War II in 1944 and later reconstructed between 2012 and 2018 as part of the Dom-Römer district revival project.
The house shapes how the square looks today and reveals how merchants and craftspeople organized their lives in the medieval city. Its location right at the market made it a gathering place for trade and social life.
The best time to visit is during daylight hours when natural light illuminates the market square and shows the details of the reconstructed house. The location is central and easy to reach on foot, with plenty of space to walk around and view the building from different angles.
The design of supporting the house on pillars was unusual for German architecture of that era and allowed merchants to conduct business beneath it. This innovative solution shows how Frankfurt's builders found ways to use every bit of space on the crowded market square.
Location: Frankfurt
GPS coordinates: 50.11070,8.68414
Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:28
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