Frankfurt Höchst

Frankfurt am Main is such a wonderful and vivid city, offering a variety of attractions for every taste.

The neighborhood Höchst is a very interesting destination for local and foreign visitors. Situated on the bank of Main River, Höchst has been during centuries an independent town and since 1928 is part of Frankfurt.

The best place in Höchst and our favorite spot is the Baroque Bolongaro Palace, built by the wealthy Bolongaro family in 1735, who established here the biggest European tobacco factory.

What a wonderful and harmonically combination of a stylish architecture and a calm, cozy, small garden.

The floating water brings serenity and the green areas around are in perfect combinations with the statues and balconies.

The park is divided into two terraces.

Fascinating landscaped gardens with the Triton Fountain, dominated by the sculpture of a big dolphin.

The city hall is also a part of the palace complex.

From here we enjoy such breathtaking views towards the green lawns around Main River. This is a perfect place for picnic with the family or for sport activities.

Long promenade around the river brings us to the very good preserved historical center. Höchst has a long history, the origins of the first settlement date back to the beginning of the 8^th century and from this period is the oldest church Justinuskirche, located close to the River of Main.

The church is surrounded by the stone wall and is the oldest building in Frankfurt and one of the oldest churches in Germany.

We enter the city through the Zolltor, here is also the small castle, which was originally built and used by the bishops of Mainz.

The castle dates back to the 13-16^th century and its construction is dominated by the huge white tower. The area around the castle offers nice views towards the historical center and the river.

The colorful half-timbered houses around the main square.

The famous Inn Der Karpfen, one of the most fascinating buildings here, has offered since centuries comfort and rest to guests, like Dürer and Goethe.

We also take a break here and enjoy the atmosphere around. What a great finish of a late Sunday afternoon.