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Morse by Horse
Tech History on Hooves
Spot a toy horse on Theodor-Heuss-Allee? That’s Morse by Horse — a witty public artwork sending Morse-code jokes and honoring the history of data transmission.
by
Aroon
Nagersheth
Sonnenring
Brutalist Architecture
All architecture fans, discover Sonnenring in Frankfurt-Sachsenhausen: a bold 1970s brutalist ring of raw concrete, geometry, and quiet utopia.
by
Aroon
Nagersheth
Paternoster at Flemings Hotel
It's a time ride!
Ride a rare Paternoster lift at Flemings Hotel Frankfurt — no doors, never stops, pure vintage thrill. It takes you straight to rooftop views.
by
Aroon
Nagersheth
Campus Riedberg
Space for friends from space!
This hidden piece of art, called "Troublemakers", by German artist Jens Andres is in front of the building of Biochemistry, Chemistry and Pharmacy...
by
Aroon
Nagersheth
L'Abbate
Tiny cheese factory in Offenbach
"L'Abbate" in Offenbach, just outside Frankfurt, is a tiny cheese factory that has people coming in from all over for their ricotta with herbs - just fry it!
by
Aroon
Nagersheth
Baile Bar
Home
"Baile Bar" in Frankfurt (which means 'home' in Irish) is a true bar. Come here with your mates, or meet new people. Great music selection, too...
by
Alexandra
Sepúlveda
Sunny Side Up
Good mood food
"Sunny Side Up" in Frankfurt is a restaurant/bar that makes you feel like you're on vacation! The healthy, sustainable, playful food completes the picture.
by
Nina
Kristin Gür
Meral Imbiss
What a treat!
"Meral" is a kebab shop on a boat moored at the quay on the river in Frankfurt! This place, to me, tastes like spring & summer - they even have fish döner!
by
Alexandra
Sepúlveda
Struwwelpeter
A children's book museum
Do you know "Struwwelpeter"? Discover this world-famous 19th-century children's book that reflects the morals of its day in the Frankfurt!
by
Aroon
Nagersheth
S-Bahn Taunusanlage
The ups of Deutsche Bank
There is something curious and unique about the street-level S-Bahn sign in front of the Deutsche Bank headquarters in Frankfurt...
by
Aroon
Nagersheth
Sozialmeisenbau
Neue Altstadt's smallest house
"Sozialmeisenbau" on Neue Altstadt in Frankfurt is a hidden birdhouse made by artist Guido Zimmermann that mirrors government-subsidized social housing!
by
Aroon
Nagersheth
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