In addition to its unusual economic activities, which have been making its fortunes for centuries, Frankfurt offers unhoped-for historical and cultural riches, much to the delight of visitors. Frankfurt still has the distinction of being a German literary capital. Indeed, did it not spawn the incomparable Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832), whose birthplace (Goethehaus und Museum) stands on the banks of the Main? And does it not host one of the most prestigious international book fairs in the world? Restaurants and cafés offering international fare (including Italian, Greek, Japanese and Chinese food), from the most affordable to the priciest, will delight all palates.
Frankfurt also boasts a thriving cultural scene and is home to no less than 137 museums, which attract 1.4 million people...
The Palmengarten is a wonderful oasis of greenery right in the heart of the city. The palm garden features 2,000 species of...
A few major historic sites and monuments have survived the ravages of World War II: the Frankfurt cathedral (13th and 15th...
Auteur: Wendy Hutchins
We visited the beautiful wine region along the mosel river. We fly into Frankfurt airport and had about an hours drive. Decended down into the valley of the mosel. Quaint little villages to explore along the river. Mosel cruise, exploring castles, wine feastivals. Close the rhine but with out the busy crowds. Stayed a a VRBO and just loved the whole experience.
Auteur: Air Transat
Frankfurt also boasts a thriving cultural scene and is home to no less than 137 museums, which attract 1.4 million people annually, and almost as many art galleries! Indeed, visitors can choose among 12 museums on the "Museumsufer," or Museum Row, which runs along the southern embankment of the Main between the Eisernensteg and Friedensbrücke bridges.
Frankfurt offers cinephiles and theatre buffs more than 35 cinemas and 33 playhouses. And neither are music-lovers to be left out, as the Alte Oper (opera house) reopened its doors in 1981. Jazz aficionados will be well served by heading to Kleine Bockenheimer Strasse, commonly known as Jazzgasse, or "jazz alley."
The Palmengarten is a wonderful oasis of greenery right in the heart of the city. The palm garden features 2,000 species of plants, instructive floral exhibits and a park in which to enjoy various recreational activities. As for the zoological garden, founded in 1858, it is home to 5,000 animals of 600 different species, which draw 800,000 visitors a year.
A few major historic sites and monuments have survived the ravages of World War II: the Frankfurt cathedral (13th and 15th century), Paulskirche (St. Paul's church) and the Römerberg (Roman Hill), where Charlemagne (a.k.a. Karl der Grosse, 742-814), king of the Franks, built a fort (Frankonovurd, which means "fort of the Franks"), after which the city was named.