It is located in front of the Römer building complex, seat of the Frankfurt city administration since the 15th century.
[1] As the site of numerous imperial coronations, trade fairs and Christmas markets, the square is the historic heart of the medieval Altstadt (old town) and a popular tourist destination.
The Old St Nicholas Church and Historical Museum are to the south.
On the west side of the square is the reconstructed Römer medieval building.
Römerberg is a major location for the outdoor Frankfurt Christmas Market.