Frankfurt Travel Tip:
The Jewish Quarter (Judengasse)
Inside the Jewish Quarter (Judengasse) Museum
The Jewish Quarter (Judengasse), established in 1462 in front of Frankfurt’s city wall, existed until the 19th century. Inside the museum, archaeological remains from the 15th to the 18th century can be seen. Exhibits include the excavations (i.e. foundation walls from five residential homes and two ritual baths), history and architecture of the ghetto, a historical model with more than 1,000 houses, an interactive Jewish Quarter database with information on houses, inhabitants, and history, and photographic and written documents, films and audio productions.
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 10am – 5pm, Wednesday 10am – 8pm. Closed on Monday.
Admission: 2 € Adults, 1 € Children and Concessions.
[ Source: http://www.frankfurt.de/sixcms/detail.php?id=5021813&_ffmpar[_id_inhalt]=5021007 ]
Related: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankfurter_Judengasse#External_links
Address: Kurt-Schumacher-Straße 10, 60311 Frankfurt am Main
Tags: Frankfurt am Main, Museum, Jewish History
Location of The Jewish Quarter (Judengasse)
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