Rententurm, Fritz Unruh
Erbaut 1456
Der Dichter
Fritz Von Unruh
1885-1970
Hatte hier von 1927 bis 1933
seine Frankfurter
Heimstδtte
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Renten Tower, built 1456. The poet Fritz von Unruh, 1885-1970, had his Frankfurt home here from 1927 to 1933.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1456.
Location. 50° 6.55′ N, 8° 40.937′ E. Marker is in Innenstadt I, Hessen (Hesse), in Frankfurt am Main. It is at the intersection of Mainkai and Fahrtor, on the right when traveling west on Mainkai. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Mainkai 30, Innenstadt I HE 60311, 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 Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Eiserner Steg / The Iron Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Spolien der Frankfurter Altstadt / Spolia from Frankfurt's historical city centre (within shouting distance of this marker); Nazi Student Book Burning of 1933 (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Rφmerberg 34: "Haus zum goldenen Rad" / House at the Golden Wheel
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Also see . . .
1. Rententurm (Wikipedia, in German). "The Renten Tower is a late Gothic gate tower of the former city fortifications of Frankfurt am Main, and part of the Saalhof. The tower secured the Fahr Gate, which, as the most important main city gate of Frankfurt, connected the historic city center, the Rφmerberg, with the port on the banks of the Main River, which was located outside the city walls." (Submitted on October 26, 2019.)
2. Fritz von Unruh. "Fritz von Unruh (10 May 1885 in Koblenz, Rhine Province – 28 November 1970 in Diez an der Lahn) was a German expressionist dramatist, poet, and novelist." (Submitted on October 26, 2019.)
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 235 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 26, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
