Frankfurt's casemates: discover the secrets of the city underground!

Frankfurt's casemates: discover the secrets of the city underground!

On Wednesday, January 16, 2025, the casemates in downtown Vienna were once again transformed into a place of gathering. The various emergency organizations invited people to their traditional New Year's reception, at which important personalities, including MilAk commander Karl Pronhagl and city police commander Manfred Fries, took stock of past successes and gave an outlook for the new year. The event highlighted the cooperation between the emergency services, the Red Cross and the fire department, who work together to ensure safety in the city noen.at reported.

While the Viennese emergency services gathered at the New Year's celebration, the Archaeological Museum in Frankfurt caused a stir with its tours of the mysterious casemates. This historic defensive structure, located ten meters below street level, was discovered by accident 15 years ago. Today, visitors can book limited tours through the impressive corridors. The tour lasts one hour and costs 7 euros for adults, while entry for children and teenagers is only 5 euros. Tours are scheduled until September and require prior registration journal-frankfurt.de announced.

A look into history

The casemates, originally built as a fortification by Johann Wilhelm Dilich almost 400 years ago, not only offer a fascinating insight into Frankfurt's history, but are also a testament to the city's archaeological work. The excursions allow visitors to learn about the past and appreciate the artistry of ancient structures. In order to secure a place on the popular tours, you must register in good time, as access is not barrier-free and there are no sanitary facilities available.