Kastor, Frankfurt

Name: Kastor
Address: Frankfurt, Germany

#78 among attractions in Frankfurt

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Facts and practical information

Kastor und Pollux, also known as Forum Frankfurt, are two high-rise buildings in the Gallus district of Frankfurt, Germany. The twin towers, which are 22 and 33 floors, respectively, were named after Castor and Pollux, the Dioscuri of Greek and Roman mythology. ()

Local name: Kastor und Pollux Architectural style: ModernCoordinates: 50°6'41"N, 8°39'15"E

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Innenstadt (Westend-Süd)Frankfurt Germany

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Day trips

Kastor – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Skyline Plaza, Naturmuseum Senckenberg, Bockenheimer Depot, Marienturm.

~880 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Park
Skyline Plaza, Frankfurt
5 min walk • Skyline Plaza is a modern shopping center and a lifestyle destination nestled in the heart of Frankfurt, Germany. Opened in 2013, this urban shopping and leisure complex offers a multitude of retail options, dining experiences, and wellness facilities, all under one...
0.4 miN
Established natural history museum
Naturmuseum Senckenberg, Frankfurt
11 min walk • The Naturmuseum Senckenberg in Frankfurt, Germany, is one of the largest natural history museums in the country and a magnet for science enthusiasts and families alike. This esteemed institution is renowned for its extensive collection of dinosaur fossils, which...
0.6 miN
Theater
Bockenheimer Depot, Frankfurt
17 min walk • The Bockenheimer Depot is a former tram depot and main workshop of the Straßenbahn Frankfurt am Main, built around 1900. It is located in the Bockenheim quarter of Frankfurt.
0.6 miE
Skyscraper
Marienturm, Frankfurt
17 min walk • Marienturm is a skyscraper in Frankfurt, Germany. Completed in 2019, it has a height of 155 meters, making it the 14th tallest building in Frankfurt as of 2021. Located in the Bankenviertel, the building was built between 2015 and 2019 by real estate developer Pecan Development GmbH, and is primarily used for office space.
~430 ftNW
Landmark tower with 3-storey pyramid
Messeturm, Frankfurt
3 min walk • The Messeturm, or Trade Fair Tower, is a 63-storey, 257 m skyscraper in the Westend-Süd district of Frankfurt, Germany. It is the second tallest building in Frankfurt, the second tallest building in Germany and the third tallest building in the European Union.
0.4 miE
Monuments and statues
Inverted Collar and Tie, Frankfurt
10 min walk • Inverted Collar and Tie is a sculpture designed in 1994 by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen. It is located in Frankfurt's Westend in front of the Westend Tower. The DG Bank ordered the artwork in 1993. It was made in California.
~1940 ftE
Skyscraper, Architecture
Westendstrasse 1, Frankfurt
10 min walk • Westendstraße 1 is a 53-storey, 208 m skyscraper in the Westend-Süd district of Frankfurt, Germany. The structure was completed in 1993 and together with the nearby City-Haus, forms the headquarters of DZ Bank.
0.6 miE
Skyscraper
Trianon, Frankfurt
15 min walk • Trianon is a 45-story, 186 m skyscraper in the Westend-Süd district of Frankfurt, Germany, completed in 1993. It is the headquarters for DekaBank; other tenants are Deutsche Bundesbank and Franklin Templeton.
~800 ftW
Convention center, Concert hall, Event space
Festhalle Frankfurt, Frankfurt
4 min walk • Festhalle Frankfurt is a multi-purpose arena located in Frankfurt, Germany. The interior of the dome at its highest reaches a height of 40 meters.
~1380 ftE
Skyscraper
City-Haus, Frankfurt
7 min walk • City-Haus is a 42-storey 142 m skyscraper in the Westend-Süd district of Frankfurt, Germany. It was constructed from 1971 to 1974 and designed by architects Johannes Krahn and Richard Heil. Today it is part of the headquarters of DZ Bank.
~640 ftSE
Skyscraper, Architecture
Tower 185, Frankfurt
4 min walk • Tower 185 is a 55-storey, 200 m skyscraper in the Gallus district of Frankfurt, Germany. It is the 4th tallest building in Frankfurt and the 4th tallest in Germany, tied with Main Tower.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kastor?

Nearby attractions include Messeturm, Frankfurt (3 min walk), Tower 185, Frankfurt (4 min walk), Festhalle Frankfurt, Frankfurt (4 min walk), Millennium Tower, Frankfurt (4 min walk).

How to get to Kastor by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kastor:

Tram

Festhalle/Messe • Lines: 16, 17, EEx (4 min walk)
Hohenstaufenstraße • Lines: 16, 17, EEx (5 min walk)

Bus

Platz der Einheit • Lines: M46 (2 min walk)
Festhalle/Messe • Lines: 50, N16, N4 (2 min walk)

Metro

Festhalle/Messe • Lines: U4 (2 min walk)
Hauptbahnhof • Lines: U4, U5 (13 min walk)

Train

Hauptbahnhof (12 min walk)
Frankfurt am Main Messe (13 min walk)