Frankfurt Book Burning Memorial
Gedenkplatte Bücherverbrennung
Somber memorial commemorating the May 10, 1933, book-burning by National Socialist students in Frankfurt.

📜 Memorial plaque in Römerberg Square, commemorating the 1933 Nazi book burning.
🔍 Over 25,000 "un-German" books were destroyed at this site.

Why Go

🏛️ Reflect on a significant historical event
📍 Located in Frankfurt's historic Altstadt
💡 Features a prophetic quote by Heinrich Heine

Why Avoid

💤 Small, easily missed if not looking closely

Tips

👀 Look down at the pavement to find the plaque

Cost

💰 Free to visit

Hours

🕒 Always accessible

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