Built between 1789 and 1833, St. Paul's Church began as a Lutheran church but went on to become the seat of Germany's first freely elected parliament. It became a symbol of the German democratic movement, with the first German National Assembly opened within the church walls in May 1848. The church was built in a neoclassical design with a brick facade on its nave and the adjacent clock tower. During World War II, the church, along with many other historic buildings, were completely destroyed by Allied forces. Because of its historical importance to the people of Frankfurt, it was one of the first buildings to be rebuilt after the war by the government. On the outer walls of the church, you will find memorial plaques that mention the political history of St. Paul's Church.