Which district is Sachsenhausen in Frankfurt?
As a whole, Sachsenhausen is the largest district by population and area in Frankfurt. It is located south of the Main river and borders the districts of Niederrad and Flughafen to the west and Oberrad to the east. Sachsenhausen-Süd is mostly comprised by the Frankfurt City Forest.
What is Sachsenhausen famous for?
Sachsenhausen was founded as Frankfurt’s bridgehead in the 12th century. The oldest documents point to the year 1193. Unlike Frankfurt’s own historic city center, which burned to the ground after British bombing in 1944, Sachsenhausen’s old town is partly preserved.
What is the Sachsenhausen Memorial and Museum?
In the Sachsenhausen Memorial and Museum there are thirteen smaller permanent exhibitions illuminating various aspects of the history of the place. The Memorial is a place of mourning and commemoration while at the same time fulfilling its mission as a modern museum of contemporary history. 23. June 2021
Why is Sachsenhausen divided into northern and southern districts?
The division into a northern and a southern part is mostly for administrative purposes as Sachsenhausen is generally considered an entity. Both city districts are part of the Ortsbezirk Süd . As a whole, Sachsenhausen is the largest district by population and area in Frankfurt.