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Ikonen-Museum

Discover Sacred Art by the River Main

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Step into the Ikonen-Museum and experience the captivating realm of Orthodox Christian art. The collection unveils a unique perspective on sacred icons, narrating tales and traditions from centuries past. Housed in the Baroque Deutschordenshaus, the museum offers a historical ambiance that enriches your visit. Let the splendor of the icons enchant you at the eastern end of the museum embankment.

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The Icon Museum is housed in a Baroque building of the Deutschordenshaus, located right by the Old Bridge, marking the eastern end of Frankfurt's Museum Embankment.

Quick Facts

Founded: 1990
Website: ikonenmuseumfrankfurt.de
Phone: +49 69 21236262

Guided Story

Have you ever thought about how a single image can tell an entire story? Here at the Ikonen-Museum, that's exactly what you can experience. Take a look around and feel the calmness radiating from these sacred images. Just behind you is the Old Bridge, connecting people and stories for centuries. But back to the icons: did you know many come from lands that were once completely isolated? They're like windows into another world and time. If you look up, you'll see the Baroque vaults of the Deutschordenshaus, a piece of history in its own right. Let the blend of art and architecture enchant you.