IG Farben Haus
IG-Farben-Haus
An architectural marvel in Frankfurt, originally built as the headquarters for the chemical conglomerate IG Farben, later served as Allied Command and CIA headquarters, and now houses Frankfurt University.

📜 Historic architectural complex in Frankfurt, Germany.
🔍 Known for its significant role in German history from the Nazi era to the Cold War.

Why Go

🏛️ Impressive modernist architecture by Hans Poelzig
🚶 Explore a site central to WWII and Cold War history
⚙️ Experience rare, still-in-use paternoster lifts
🌳 Enjoy the modern Westend campus with cafes and a summer beer garden

Why Avoid

🚶‍♀️ Can be busy between university lectures
⚠️ Paternoster lifts not safe for children, pets, or people with backpacks/skates

Tips

🚌 Easily accessible by bus lines 36, 75 or underground station Holzhausenstrasse.

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