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Though incorporated into Frankfurt in 1928, the town of Höchst has its own unique history and startlingly different cultural landmarks than Frankfurt, adding to an air of authenticity and friendliness that many visitors to its big sister find lacking. It was one of the only towns in the region to escape major bombing and damage during the Second World War, and sights include a charming town centre, a castle and the famous porcelain factory. A short ride (10 minutes from Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof) on the S1 or S2 will bring you to the Höchst main train station.

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Bolongaro Palace
This former palace of renowned tobacco merchants and manufacturers Josef Maria Markus and Jakob Bolongaro is the largest private residence of its type built during the period of the late 18th Century. Baroque in architectural style, exhibitions include more priceless Höchst porcelain pieces from Pa [...]



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Bolongarostr. 109

tel. (+49)(0)69 21 24 56 02

Open 09:00-16:00,
Sat Closed,
Sun Closed.
Dalberger House
The original Höchst Porcelain Factory only existed from 1746-1796, and shut down after financial problems and the French invasion of 1792. In 1971 the new porcelain factory resumed production, and in the nearby Dalberger House you can experience the entire process of porcelain-making process, from [...]



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Bolangarostr. 186

tel. (+49)(0)69 300 90 20

Open 11:00-17:00,
Sat 10:00-13:00,
Sun Closed.
Directions
From the S-Bahn station, wander directly down Leverkuserstraße towards the river, and take in the truly lovely pre-war Fachwerk (beam and mortar) houses, and the Baroque and Neo-Classical architecture. You will pass the Evangelische Stadtkirche (Protestant church) on your way towa [...]



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Höchst entertainment
If you are looking for a bit of evening fun in Höchst, check out the Wunderbar (Antoniterstr. 16, tel. 31 87 83), a bar and café that is quite popular with younger Höchsters. The Jahrhunderthalle (Pfaffenwiese, tel. 360 12 36) is second only to the Festhalle for live concerts and tours that come th [...]



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Höchster Schloß
Höchst is best known internationally for its chemical company Höchst AG, which houses modern day pharmaceutical companies. Höchst AG has a corporate museum in the building and courtyard of the castle in the Schlossplatz. A collection of the famous Höchst porcelain is on display here as well as the [...]



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Schloßpl. 16

tel. (+49)(0)69 30 58 10 63

Open 10:00-16:00 Metro station:

Kirchpl.
Kronberger Haus
Porcelain-lovers flock to the Kronberger House, a special exhibition presented by the Frankfurt Historic Museum. It houses two collections; Höchst Porcelain from the original factory and the magnificent Kurt Bechtold collection, a private collection that was donated to the museum, considered t [...]



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Bolongarostr. 152

tel. (+49)(0)69 21 23 67 12

Mon Closed,
Tue Closed,
Wed Closed,
Thu Closed,
Fri Closed,
Sat 11:00-18:00,
Sun 11:00.-18:00.Open Sat, Sun and holidays 11:00 - 18:00. Guided tours throughout the week by appointment.
St. Justinus
Several archbishops of Mainz, a neighbouring city that was later officially divided from Höchst, used the city to their advantage in different ways. Archbishop Otgar von Mainz authorized a church, St. Justinius, to be erected around 830. St. Justin’s is now the oldest building still stan [...]



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Justinuspl.

tel. (+49)(0)69 339 99 60

Open 15:00-17:00,
Mon 12:00-14:00,
Tue 12:00-14:00,
Wed 12:00-14:00,
Thu 15:00-17:00,
Fri 15:00-17:00,
Sat 15:00-17:00,
Sun 15:00-17:00.It opens on the hours mentioned here only on appointment. Metro station:

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