Established in 2007, Kunstverein Familie Montez credited to artists Anja Czioska and Mirek Macke is dedicated to contemporary art. Apart from the artworks, the place is also known for organizing musical events, film programs and lectures.
Before 1933, Frankfurt boasted of the second largest Jewish community in Germany after Berlin. The Jewish Museum in the Rothschildpalais provides visitors with an overview of Jewish culture and an insight into the development of the Jewish community from the 12th Century onwards. A replica of Frankfurt's Judengasse (Jewish Alley) in the Middle Ages gives visitors an idea of what life in the Jewish ghetto used to be like. The exhibition also explores recent history with a wall containing the names of the Jews who were deported and murdered during the 1930s and 1940s.
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city and seek refuge at the tranquil Benediktinerinnenabtei St. Hildegard which is nestled amidst the picturesque surrounds of Rüdesheim am Rhein. Also known as Eibingen Abbey, the monastery was established in the mid 12th century and has been home to Benedictine sisters. Today it is regarded as a Rhine Gorge World Heritage Site. Guests can participate in art and wine-making workshops conducted by the nuns and can even join them during prayer sessions.
Imagine being surrounded by exotic flowers and plants, which seem to be painted in bright colors and are being stalked by wandering butterflies. Musikpavillon im Palmengarten is home to more than 13,000 sub-tropical and tropical species of plants. This botanical garden is not just a flower haven but is also an educational and cultural venue. Various musical events, concerts and plant exhibitions are also held regularly in the premises of the Palmengarten.
Pauluskirche is an early 20th Century CE church designed by architect Friedrich Pützer. The building reflects a mix of reform architecture as well as Gothic and Romanesque styles. The interior of the church is the Art Noveau pattern and has identical scones and perfectly complementing paintings. The church tower is another notable feature of this beautiful structure and stands 58 meters (190 feet) tall. Today, the church hosts classical music concerts particularly choir musicals, chamber music and organ concerts.
Museum Kronberger Malerkolonie is a major tourist attraction of Kronberg im Taunus. Established in 1979, the main focus of the museum is to preserve the rich cultural heritage of Kronberger Malerkolonie, one of Germany's first artists' colonies. It was founded by German painter Anton Burger and famous landscape painter Jakob Fürchtegott Dielmann in 1858. Situated in a historic building, the museum has an expansive 300 square meter (3229 square feet) exhibition space where it displays historic collections that date back to 150 years. With an ever-growing collection through new acquisitions, the museum is constantly under the lime-light in the world of art.