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Location
Between Mauernweg, Friedberger Landstrasse and Berger Strasse (Bornheim)
Subway
Merianplatz (U4)
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BethmannPark

Bethmann Park is a small but pleasant walled park with as its biggest attraction a beautiful Chinese garden.
History
Bethmann Park
The park was once a private garden created in 1783 by the wealthy Jewish banker Moritz von Bethmann (1768-1826).
In 1941, as part of the Nazis' confiscation of Jewish property the garden was handed over to the city of Frankfurt. It was opened to the public in 1952 after the Bethmann Family agreed the park to remain city property.
Today Bethmann park is one of Frankfurt's most beautiful parks, featuring many colorful flowerbeds. It's a great place to relax or play chess on the giant outdoor chess board.

Chinese Garden
In 1990 a Chinese garden, the 'Garden of Heavenly Peace' was created in memory of the victims of the Tiananmen Square massacre. The garden is authentic, created according to the principles of feng shui by Chinese craftsmen. Most
Entrance to Chinese Garden in Von Bethmann Park
of the materials were imported from China.
The walled garden's entrance is guarded by two Chinese lions. The garden features a temple, pagoda and the beautifully carved Jade Bridge.

Location
The Bethmann park is certainly worth a visit, in particular its Chinese garden. The easiest way to reach the park is by underground, it is just a short walk along Berger Strasse from the Merianplatz Station on the U4 line. Alternatively, you can walk to the park from Konstablerwache via the K. Adenauer Strasse (500m distance).

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