Weckmarkt 17
Frankfurt am Main, HE 60311 Germany
+49 69 2199 8760 / +49 69 2199 8759
Open Hours11a-6p Tu & Th-Su, 11a-8p W
The town library, which was destroyed during the Second World War, has one remaining relic: the neo-classical Portikus (’portal’) dating from 1825, located on Frankfurt’s Obermainbrücke bridge. In 1987, the interior of the Portikus was turned into a forum for contemporary art, run by the well-known Städel College of Art. The pleasant and bright exhibition room with its eight glass domes makes a wonderful backdrop for the modern artworks. Internationally recognised artists, unknown artists and students can display their works here. Admission is free.