Guiding Architects, tour: ECB and 'Osthafen' (Eastern harbour) (Fig. 1)

Guiding Architects, tour: ECB and 'Osthafen' (Eastern harbour) (Fig. 2)

Guiding Architects, tour: ECB and 'Osthafen' (Eastern harbour) (Fig. 3)

Guiding Architects, tour: ECB and 'Osthafen' (Eastern harbour) (Fig. 4)

Guiding Architects, tour: ECB and 'Osthafen' (Eastern harbour) (Fig. 5)

Guiding Architects, tour: ECB and 'Osthafen' (Eastern harbour) (Fig. 6)

Tour in Frankfurt am Main:
ECB and 'Osthafen' (Eastern harbour)

Industry prohibited – until the mid-19th century, the establishment of smoky and noisy production facilities in Frankfurt was restricted so that people seeking recreation would not be disturbed. The East Harbor and smoke-free electrical industry ensured the city’s connection to industrial development at the beginning of the 20th century. After the war, the area developed into an eldorado for creatives and party-goers. The architecture tour begins at the Großmarkthalle by Martin Elsaesser – a model building of 1920s industrial architecture, which has now become part of the European Central Bank (ECB) headquarters. The route continues through Hafenpark to Hanauer Landstraße, featuring a mix of historic office buildings and modern, architecturally interesting commercial buildings. One example is the redevelopment of the Union Brewery site. The beautiful inner courtyard, surrounded by restaurants, an event hall, and the Romanfabrik, was further enhanced in 2025 with 80 artworks and 120 commemorative plaques – architecture, art, and history that we are happy to explain.