Innenstadt I in Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany — Central Europe
Staufermauer
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 22, 2016
1. Staufermauer Marker
Section of the Romanesque ring of fortifications around the Old Town
1180
Erbaut um
Built about
Einst mit hölzernem Wehrgang auf Entlastungsbögen
Formerly with wooden sentry walk on the relieving arches
1711
Erneuerung nach dem Brand des angrenzenden jüdischen Ghettos
Rebuilding after the adjoining Jewish ghetto burned down
Erected by Denkmalamt Frankfurt am Main.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.
Location. 50° 6.816′ N, 8° 41.203′ E. Marker is in Frankfurt am Main, Hessen (Hesse). It is in Innenstadt I. It is on An der Staufermauer 0 kilometers east of Fahrgasse, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Fahrgasse 92, Frankfurt am Main HE 60, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Jewish Ghetto Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); Tugendbrunnen / The Virtue Fountain (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Dominikanerkloster / Dominican Monastery (about 180 meters away); Johann Wolfgang Textor (about
this page online
Also see . . . Staufenmauer (Wikipedia.de). [English translation, follow the link for the original German:] The Staufenmauer is an ancient city wall in Frankfurt am Main, of which small remnants are still preserved....It was built in 1180 during Swabian rule (1138-1254) to protect the city against attacks, and enclosed, roughly speaking, modern Frankfurt's Old Town. It was about seven meters high and two to three meters thick wall and made of rubble, on top of which ran a walkway, and with a dry ditch on the exterior. It had only three gates.... (Submitted on December 6, 2016.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 22, 2016
2. Staufermauer and Marker - Wide View
The marker is visible here, mounted to the pillar, where the roadway splits.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 22, 2016
3. Staufermauer - Additional Marker
On the other side of the archway (to the left) is an additional related marker, reading: Staufenmauer - Rest der ersten Stadtmauer - 12.Jahrhundert, which translates as, "Staufenmauer - remains of the first city walls - 12th Century."
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 22, 2016
4. Looking North Along the Staufermauer from the Marker Site
Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 6, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 450 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 6, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
