Attraction · Frankfurt · Updated on 1 November 2026.

St. Catherine's Church in Frankfurt

St. Catherine's Church is an attraction in Frankfurt, Hesse. This place has a story in the app. 47 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km. Within 60 m you'll find a public toilet, a bike pump, a bench and a water point.

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The story

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Story · St. Catherine's Church

You're standing at St. Catherine's Church, right in the heart of Frankfurt, close to the Hauptwache square. It's the largest Protestant church in the city. Start with the tower. It's 54 metres tall, and it sits on the north side rather than the front. There was a good reason for that: the church stood right next to the old city wall, so the builder, Melchior Heßler, had to improvise. Until the early twentieth century, this was the second tallest building in Frankfurt.

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Opening hours and admission

Opening hours: Mon-Sat 10:00-18:00
Wheelchair: Accessible

Source: OpenStreetMap and Wikidata.

Photos

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Facilities near St. Catherine's Church

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Well-known points of interest nearby

50 well-known points of interest nearby, those with an audio tour first. 47 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km.

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