City Gate, Frankfurt

Name: City Gate
Address: Frankfurt, Germany

#189 among attractions in Frankfurt

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City Gate, formerly Büro Center Nibelungenplatz and even prior Shell Tower, is a 27-storey, 110 m skyscraper in the Nordend-West district of Frankfurt, Germany. The building was constructed in 1966 as one of the first buildings to reach over 50 m in Frankfurt, and it is still the tallest building in the Nordend district. It is located at Nibelungenplatz, a busy junction in the Nordend. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1966 (58 years ago)Architectural style: ModernFloors: 27Coordinates: 50°7'44"N, 8°41'31"E

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Innenstadt (Nordend-West)Frankfurt Germany

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City Gate – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Zeil, Zeilgalerie, Zoo Frankfurt, Hochstraße.

1.1 miS
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Zeil, Frankfurt
28 min walk • Zeil is Frankfurt's premier shopping district, a bustling pedestrian zone that stands as one of the main commercial hubs in Germany. Known for its wide array of retail outlets, from high-end boutiques to international chain stores, Zeil attracts shoppers from all...
1.1 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Zeilgalerie, Frankfurt
30 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Frankfurt, Germany, the Zeilgalerie was a modern shopping centre known for its distinctive architectural design and prime location on the Zeil, Frankfurt's premier shopping street. With its inception in the early 1990s, the Zeilgalerie quickly...
1 miSE
Zoo
Zoo Frankfurt, Frankfurt
26 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Frankfurt, Germany, Zoo Frankfurt stands as a lush oasis of wildlife and conservation amidst the urban landscape. This esteemed zoological garden offers visitors an intimate look at a diverse array of species from around the globe.
1.1 miSW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Hochstraße, Frankfurt
30 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Frankfurt, Germany, Hochstraße is a vibrant shopping district that beckons with its blend of retail therapy and urban charm. A bustling hub of commercial activity, Hochstraße offers a diverse array of shopping experiences, from high-end...
1.1 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
MyZeil, Frankfurt
28 min walk • MyZeil is a modern architectural marvel and a premier shopping destination located in the heart of Frankfurt, Germany. Since its opening in 2009, MyZeil has become an iconic feature of the city's skyline, thanks to its distinctive design featuring a glass facade that...
~1500 ftN
Cemetery
Old Jewish Cemetery, Frankfurt
8 min walk • The Old Jewish Cemetery in Frankfurt, Germany, is a historic site that offers a poignant window into the city's past. Nestled in the bustling urban landscape, this cemetery serves as a testament to the once-flourishing Jewish community that played a significant role in...
0.9 miS
Memorial
Frankfurter Engel, Frankfurt
23 min walk • The Frankfurter Engel is a memorial in the city of Frankfurt am Main in southwestern Germany; it is dedicated to homosexual people who were persecuted under Nazi rule, and as well as under Paragraph 175 of the German Criminal Code during the 1950s and 1960s.
1.1 miW
Memorial
Wollheim Memorial, Frankfurt
29 min walk • The Wollheim Memorial is a Holocaust memorial site in Frankfurt am Main. It is named after Norbert Wollheim, a former member of the Board of Directors of the Central Council of Jews in Germany and forced labourer of IG Farben.
1.2 miNW
Museum
Anne Frank Educational Centre, Frankfurt
30 min walk • The Anne Frank Educational Centre was founded in 1997 and is located in the neighbourhood of Dornbusch, Frankfurt am Main in Germany where Anne Frank was born. The Centre is supported by the Anne-Frank-Fonds in Basel.
1 miSW
Gothic architecture, Madern Gerthener, Historical place
Eschenheimer Turm, Frankfurt
26 min walk • Eschenheimer Turm was a city gate, part of the late-medieval fortifications of Frankfurt am Main, and is a landmark of the city.
1.2 miE
Church
Holy Cross Church, Frankfurt
30 min walk • The Holy Cross Church is a Catholic church in the Bornheim district of Frankfurt am Main. It is similar in design to the Frauenfriedenskirche in Frankfurt-Bockenheim. It was built by Martin Weber from 1928 to 1929, on a rise then known as Bornheimer Hang.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to City Gate?

Nearby attractions include Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences, Frankfurt (3 min walk), Nordend, Frankfurt (8 min walk), Old Jewish Cemetery, Frankfurt (8 min walk), The Sower, Frankfurt (11 min walk).

How to get to City Gate by public transport?

The nearest stations to City Gate:

Bus

Nibelungenplatz • Lines: 30, M32, N18 (3 min walk)
Richard-Wagner Straße • Lines: M32 (6 min walk)

Tram

Nibelungenplatz • Lines: 18 (3 min walk)
Rothschildallee • Lines: 12 (4 min walk)

Metro

Glauburgstraße • Lines: U5 (9 min walk)
Deutsche Nationalbibliothek • Lines: U5 (10 min walk)

Train

Ostendstraße (30 min walk)
Hauptwache (31 min walk)