Lili-Tempel, Neoclassical bath temple in Offenbach am Main, Germany
The Lili-Tempel is a neoclassical bathing house in Offenbach am Main with a rotunda entrance area connected to a grotto and a Corinthian portico facing the garden. The structure combines bathing functions with classical architectural details reflecting late 18th-century design.
Friedrich Metzler commissioned architect Nicolas Alexandre de Salins de Montfort to build this bathing house on the Main riverbank in 1798. The structure emerged during an era when such facilities became fashionable destinations for leisure and relaxation across Europe.
The building bears the name of Anna Elisabeth Schönemann, who encountered Johann Wolfgang von Goethe in the park surrounding it. This connection links the structure to an important moment in literary history.
Extensive restoration work in 2004 returned the interior stucco and original architectural details to their former condition. Visiting during off-peak hours helps you explore the spaces more freely without crowds.
The granite basement originally connected directly to the Main River through cave-like openings that provided bathers direct water access. This arrangement disappeared after flood protection barriers were constructed along the riverbank.
Location: Offenbach am Main
GPS coordinates: 50.10890,8.76111
Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:08
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