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Affentorhäuser
Historic architecture meets social commitment
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Frankfurt am Main: First Steps10 pts
Frankfurt am Main: Explorer25 pts
Frankfurt am Main: Insider50 pts
Built in 1811 by Johann Friedrich Christian Hess, the Affentorhäuser commemorate Frankfurt's southernmost medieval city gate in Sachsenhausen. Today, they are operated by the Frankfurter Caritasverband, blending historical heritage with modern social services.
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The Affentorhäuser were constructed in 1811.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1811
- Architect
- Johann Friedrich Christian Hess
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