{"id":12807,"global_id":"kulturothek-frankfurt.de\/en\/?id=12807","global_id_lineage":["kulturothek-frankfurt.de\/en\/?id=12807"],"author":"2","status":"publish","date":"2025-11-07 13:31:48","date_utc":"2025-11-07 12:31:48","modified":"2026-01-12 12:32:13","modified_utc":"2026-01-12 11:32:13","url":"https:\/\/kulturothek-frankfurt.de\/en\/event\/guided-tour-of-the-ecb-main-building-3\/","rest_url":"https:\/\/kulturothek-frankfurt.de\/en\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/events\/12807","title":"Guided tour of the ECB main building","description":"<p align=\"justify\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1963 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kulturothek-frankfurt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20180816_Main_Building_GB_ECB4824_1600x1060.jpg?resize=353%2C235&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"353\" height=\"235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kulturothek-frankfurt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20180816_Main_Building_GB_ECB4824_1600x1060.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kulturothek-frankfurt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20180816_Main_Building_GB_ECB4824_1600x1060.jpg?resize=1024%2C681&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kulturothek-frankfurt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20180816_Main_Building_GB_ECB4824_1600x1060.jpg?resize=768%2C511&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kulturothek-frankfurt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20180816_Main_Building_GB_ECB4824_1600x1060.jpg?resize=391%2C260&amp;ssl=1 391w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kulturothek-frankfurt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20180816_Main_Building_GB_ECB4824_1600x1060.jpg?resize=1536%2C1021&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kulturothek-frankfurt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20180816_Main_Building_GB_ECB4824_1600x1060.jpg?resize=272%2C182&amp;ssl=1 272w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kulturothek-frankfurt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20180816_Main_Building_GB_ECB4824_1600x1060.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kulturothek-frankfurt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20180816_Main_Building_GB_ECB4824_1600x1060.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 353px) 100vw, 353px\" \/>The ECB&#8217;s glass office tower in the east of Frankfurt rises strikingly into the sky. Anyone interested can take part in a guided tour to get a closer look at where the guardians of the euro work. Stages of the 90-minute tour include the listed and extensively renovated Grossmarkthalle, the conference area with selected exhibits from the ECB&#8217;s art collection and the approximately 185-meter-high double office tower.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1966 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kulturothek-frankfurt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20190703_Architechture_BH_00238_1600x1060.jpg?resize=116%2C175&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"116\" height=\"175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kulturothek-frankfurt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20190703_Architechture_BH_00238_1600x1060.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kulturothek-frankfurt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20190703_Architechture_BH_00238_1600x1060.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kulturothek-frankfurt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20190703_Architechture_BH_00238_1600x1060.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kulturothek-frankfurt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20190703_Architechture_BH_00238_1600x1060.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kulturothek-frankfurt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20190703_Architechture_BH_00238_1600x1060.jpg?resize=1365%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1365w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kulturothek-frankfurt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20190703_Architechture_BH_00238_1600x1060.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kulturothek-frankfurt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20190703_Architechture_BH_00238_1600x1060.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 116px) 100vw, 116px\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">The building was designed by Viennese architect Wolf D. Prix and his architectural firm COOP HIMMELB(L)AU. During the tour, interesting details about the construction, energy efficiency and sustainability of the building are explained. The literal highlight of the tour is the ascent to the connecting level between the two office towers on the 27th floor. From there, you can enjoy a breathtaking view over the city of Frankfurt and its surroundings.<\/p>\n<p>Photos: ECB<\/p>\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT INFORMATION:<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Duration:<\/td>\n<td>approx. 1.5 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Participation fee:<\/td>\n<td>free of charge<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Meeting point:<\/td>\n<td><strong>30 minutes<\/strong> before the start of the tour at the visitor entrance (security check), Sonnemannstra\u00dfe 20.<br \/>\n<strong>Last admission: 4:50 p.m.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><strong>Participation is only possible after prior registration. Each individual guest must be listed by name and date of birth. Access to the building is only permitted with a valid original passport. In the case of EU and EFTA nationals (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland), a valid original identity card is also sufficient. Driving licenses, student or employee ID cards and residence permits are not accepted.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Please note:<\/td>\n<td>The carrying of weapons, dangerous objects and substances as well as large items of luggage is prohibited. Pets are not allowed.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Minimum age:<\/td>\n<td>16 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Accessibility:<\/td>\n<td>This tour is wheelchair accessible. Please indicate any mobility restrictions when booking.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Disclaimer:<\/td>\n<td>The ECB reserves the right to cancel the tour at short notice.<br \/>\nOnly one booking per person.<br \/>\nTake note of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecb.europa.eu\/services\/data-protection\/privacy-statements\/html\/ecb.privacy_statement_visitor_centre.en.html\">privacy statement<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecb.europa.eu\/ecb\/visits\/visitor-information\/html\/index.en.html\">practical information for onsite activities<\/a>. Please share these links with your group. You will consent automatically to these conditions when attending the tour.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>","excerpt":"","slug":"guided-tour-of-the-ecb-main-building-3","image":false,"all_day":false,"start_date":"2026-01-15 17:00:00","start_date_details":{"year":"2026","month":"01","day":"15","hour":"17","minutes":"00","seconds":"00"},"end_date":"2026-01-15 18:30:00","end_date_details":{"year":"2026","month":"01","day":"15","hour":"18","minutes":"30","seconds":"00"},"utc_start_date":"2026-01-15 16:00:00","utc_start_date_details":{"year":"2026","month":"01","day":"15","hour":"16","minutes":"00","seconds":"00"},"utc_end_date":"2026-01-15 17:30:00","utc_end_date_details":{"year":"2026","month":"01","day":"15","hour":"17","minutes":"30","seconds":"00"},"timezone":"UTC+1","timezone_abbr":"UTC+1","cost":"Free","cost_details":{"currency_symbol":"\u20ac","currency_code":"","currency_position":"","values":["0"]},"website":"","show_map":true,"show_map_link":true,"hide_from_listings":false,"sticky":false,"featured":false,"categories":[{"name":"Architecture","slug":"architecture","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":93,"taxonomy":"tribe_events_cat","description":"","parent":0,"count":13,"filter":"raw","id":93,"urls":{"self":"https:\/\/kulturothek-frankfurt.de\/en\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/categories\/93","collection":"https:\/\/kulturothek-frankfurt.de\/en\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/categories"}},{"name":"European Centralbank","slug":"european-centralbank","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":95,"taxonomy":"tribe_events_cat","description":"","parent":0,"count":13,"filter":"raw","id":95,"urls":{"self":"https:\/\/kulturothek-frankfurt.de\/en\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/categories\/95","collection":"https:\/\/kulturothek-frankfurt.de\/en\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/categories"}},{"name":"Exclusive house tour","slug":"exclusive-house-tour","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":94,"taxonomy":"tribe_events_cat","description":"","parent":0,"count":13,"filter":"raw","id":94,"urls":{"self":"https:\/\/kulturothek-frankfurt.de\/en\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/categories\/94","collection":"https:\/\/kulturothek-frankfurt.de\/en\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/categories"}}],"tags":[],"venue":{"id":631,"author":"2","status":"private","date":"2024-05-23 13:56:03","date_utc":"2024-05-23 12:56:03","modified":"2024-06-03 21:49:26","modified_utc":"2024-06-03 20:49:26","url":"https:\/\/kulturothek-frankfurt.de\/?post_type=tribe_venue&p=631","venue":"Europ\u00e4ische Zentralbank","slug":"europaeische-zentralbank","address":"Sonnemannstra\u00dfe 20","city":"Frankfurt","country":"Deutschland","zip":"60314","show_map":false,"show_map_link":false,"global_id":"kulturothek-frankfurt.de\/en\/?id=631","global_id_lineage":["kulturothek-frankfurt.de\/en\/?id=631"]},"organizer":[{"id":1669,"author":"2","status":"publish","date":"2024-06-17 10:57:16","date_utc":"2024-06-17 09:57:16","modified":"2024-06-17 10:57:16","modified_utc":"2024-06-17 09:57:16","url":"https:\/\/kulturothek-frankfurt.de\/organizer\/europaeische-zentralbank\/","organizer":"Europ\u00e4ische Zentralbank","slug":"europaeische-zentralbank","website":"https:\/\/www.ecb.europa.eu\/home\/html\/index.en.html","json_ld":{"@type":"Person","name":"Europ\u00e4ische Zentralbank","description":"","url":"https:\/\/www.ecb.europa.eu\/home\/html\/index.en.html","telephone":"","email":"","sameAs":"https:\/\/www.ecb.europa.eu\/home\/html\/index.en.html"},"global_id":"kulturothek-frankfurt.de\/en\/?id=1669","global_id_lineage":["kulturothek-frankfurt.de\/en\/?id=1669"]}],"custom_fields":{"_ecp_custom_12":{"label":"Meeting Point","value":"15 minutes before the start of the tour at the Visitor Entrance (security check), Sonnemannstrasse 20, 60314 Frankfurt"},"_ecp_custom_14":{"label":"Please note","value":"Weapons, dangerous items, hazardous substances and large items of baggage are not allowed. 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