Our final destination today was the Barbara Baths ruins. Unexpectedly, the gates were open (it was almost 9:00 p.m.) and we could walk across the observation bridge, read the plaques, and see the ruins. These baths were actually finished and used and constitute the largest bath complex north of the Alps.
These baths were like today’s gyms with swimming pools, or like city pools where people went to cool off and be with friends. Some were for the upper class, but there were probably places for the rest of the people too.
On the walk home, we saw the Rathaus and the nearby Hochbunker that was built during WW2. We passed the St. Antonius Church on the way home, long after opening hours. After a stroll around the Kornmarkt in front of our hotel Hof, we got to our room.
I noticed these critter and bug habitats as we walked past a park. I’ve never seen such a thing. The call this a dead wood habitat for beetles and for hedgehogs.
We had a great day, filled to the brim with interesting things to see and do.
Our Frankfurt Germany Mission 