HOCHST was first known as Hostat, an early Roman settlement in 790. In 1355, the town was given its privileges by Emperor Charles IV. The Altestadt or the Old part of Hochst has many timber framed houses that were built in 1586, after a big fire destroyed the city. In 1622 during the 30 year war, a battle between the Catholics and the Protestants insued when the Protestants crossed the Main river. Hochst became part of Frankfurt Am Main in 1928. The streets are narrow and the main part of town had their fresh vegetable, meat and cheese markt open so we found a brat place and had lunch. I ate some kind of dish I am still not sure of. It was in a brown sauce and appeared to be like a brat but it was softer and had a kind of inside the body taste like an organ or something. If anyone knows please tell me what I ate. I am almost afraid to ask, but I am more curious so I need some help. This town has a huge folklore festival during the month of June with fireworks and a jazz festival. Sounds like fun, but we will not be here next year. 
EVANGELISH KIRCHE- was not open but it was beautiful on the outside.
JUSTINUS KIRCHE- or St. Justens Chruch was built in 830 and is the oldest building in Hochst. It was very dark in the church so my pictures did not come out very good but I can tell you it was very beautiful.
The HOCHST SCHLOSS was closed for the winter but Gene and I walked all around it to take pictures. The Electorate of Mainz built the Hochster Schloss between the 14th & 16th Century. The Watch tower hovers over the old town and the rest of the castle is built in the Renaissance style. I am sure the grounds are beautiful in the Spring and Summer time.
BOLONGASO PALACE- This is a magnificent Baroque palace built in 1773 by the Bolongoso brothers, who were merchants that came from northern Italy. In 1813 Napoleon lived here during his conquest of Europe. There are terraced gardens in the front of the palace with a font in which Neptune takes a center seat. All along the balustrades are sandstone statues showing Turkish musicians.
We met up with the Missionary group at the Hochst Porcelain Factory. It was founded in 1746, the third largest factory in Germany and was supported by the Elector of Mainz. Germany is the home of Europes True Hard Paste Porcelain. In the 1700's it was referred to as white gold because people were spending up to 1/3 the cost of a house on a tea set. We took a tour of the factory and we had a fabulous English speaking guide. She was German but learned English in Great Britain. She taught us everything you would ever want to know on how the Hochst porcelain is actually made. We watched a young women painting a landscape scene on a large plate. I know my brother Bill would love this place, they would put him to work immediately. Hey Bill, why don't you try your hand at painting on porcelain? They had pieces for sale but they were very expensive up in the thousdands, but they had a few Hummel pieces that I just had to get.
Gene and I both loved this day. We met up with the Paxtons and Sister Stephenson after we toured the Porcelain Factory and went to eat at a Turkish restaurant. Interesting food and good. Great outing for everyone.
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