The Römerberg is Frankfurt’s old central square. Ornately gabled half-timbered buildings, reconstructed after WWII, give an idea of how beautiful the city’s medieval core once was. The photogenic Rathaus building, with its three step-gabled 15th-century houses, is one such example. In the time of the Holy Roman Empire, it was the site of celebrations during the election and coronation of emperors. Today, it houses the office of Frankfurt’s mayor. In the square's center is the Gerechtigkeitsbrunnen fountain.
The Römerberg is especially lovely as a backdrop for the Christmas market in December.
