St. Paul's Church (Paulskirche)
About
St. Paul’s Church in Frankfurt – known locally as the Paulskirche – is a neoclassical building that once served as a Swiss‑style Protestant church and, more famously, the meeting place of the Frankfurt Parliament in 1848. Constructed between 1789 and 1833, its oval rotunda and spacious central hall became a national symbol for German democracy and the site of the country’s first constitutional debates. After surviving wartime destruction and subsequent restoration, the building is now a free‑entry venue that hosts exhibitions, cultural events, and the annual Peace Prize of the German Book Trade during the Frankfurt Book Fair. Visitors can explore its elegant architecture, learn about its pivotal role in German history, and experience the contemporary cultural programming it supports.
Highlights
- National Assembly Hall
- Neoclassical Rotunda
- Peace Prize Venue