St. Paul's Church Frankfurt

St. Paul's Church Frankfurt

St. Paul's Church Frankfurt is a church in Frankfurt, Germany, and an important political symbol of the country. It is an oval-shaped Protestant church, built in 1789 and completed in 1833. Due to its centralized design, it served as the location of the Frankfurt National Assembly. The first session of the assembly was held here on May 18, 1848, hence it is referred to as the "Parliament of St. Paul's Church." By 1849, the Paulskirchenverfassung (Paul's Church Constitution) had been drafted. However, due to opposition from Prussia and Austria, the National Assembly based at St. Paul's Church was dissolved on May 30, 1849. In 1852, the church resumed its religious function.

During World War II, St. Paul's Church and much of central Frankfurt were almost completely destroyed. As a symbol of freedom and the cradle of German democracy, it was rebuilt after the war and reopened on the 100th anniversary of the Frankfurt National Assembly. Due to budget constraints, the interior structure was significantly altered. It is no longer used as a church but serves as a venue for various exhibitions and events, such as the prestigious Peace Prize of the German Book Trade during the Frankfurt Book Fair. In 1963, U.S. President John F. Kennedy delivered a speech at St. Paul's Church during his visit to Germany.

St. Paul's Church, Frankfurt

Why go: One of Germany’s most important political symbols

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Germany[Germany]

Province/State where the attraction is located: Hesse [Hesse]

City where the attraction is located: Frankfurt [Frankfurt]