Ortsbezirk (Frankfurt am Main) in the context of Sachsenhausen (Frankfurt am Main)

👉 Ortsbezirk (Frankfurt am Main) in the context of Sachsenhausen (Frankfurt am Main)

Sachsenhausen-Nord (German pronunciation: [zaksn̩ˈhaʊzn̩ ˈnɔʁt]) and Sachsenhausen-Süd ([- ˈzyːt]) are two quarters of Frankfurt am Main, Germany. The division into a northern and a southern part is mostly for administrative purposes as Sachsenhausen is generally considered a single entity. Both city districts are part of the Ortsbezirk Süd.

As a whole, Sachsenhausen is the largest district by population and area in Frankfurt. It is located south of the Main river and borders the districts of Niederrad and Flughafen to the west and Oberrad to the east. Sachsenhausen-Süd consists mostly of the Frankfurt City Forest.

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Ortsbezirk (Frankfurt am Main) in the context of Höchst (Frankfurt am Main)

Höchst (German pronunciation: [ˈhøːçst] ) is a neighbourhood and market town in the Ortsbezirk of Frankfurt-West in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Höchst is situated 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) west of Frankfurt city centre, on the north bank of the Main at the confluence with the River Nidda. Its old town is famous for around 400 timber framed houses.

On 1 July 1917, Sindlingen, Unterliederbach and Zeilsheim were incorporated to Höchst am Main. In 1928 Höchst became incorporated into Frankfurt am Main, along with Sindlingen, Unterliederbach and Zeilsheim. The well-preserved old city with its 400 half-timbered houses has been under the Denkmalschutz protection law since 1972. An important cultural event is the folklore festival, the Höchster Schloßfest, that brings many visitors to Höchst. It begins in the middle of June and last four weeks. It includes a festival in the old city, fireworks, and a jazz festival in the castle.

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