| Frankfurt is renowned for its high rise buildings, | | | | Because of Frankfurts central location, there is a |
| the European central bank, the birthplace of poet | | | | good chance that youll pass through here, either |
| and writer Johann Goethe, its international airport, | | | | to change trains or catch a flight from its busy |
| and of course its delicious Frankfurters, but there | | | | airport. |
| is so much more to this city. | | | | Skyscrapers housing major financial institutions |
| Centrally located in the heart of Germany, | | | | dominate the scene in the central business district. |
| Frankfurt has a whole host of attractions, a | | | | The West end remains predominantly a residential |
| sprinkling of theatres and galleries, as well as | | | | and business district. The Marktplatz former |
| museums, an excellent transport network and an | | | | Market Square, Romer City Hall, the Kaiserdom |
| energetic nightlife scene. | | | | Emperor Cathedral, Paulskirche Church of St Paul |
| For a city of its size, it really has a lot going for it, | | | | and the Nikolaikirche Nicholas Church are among |
| which is due in no short measure to its | | | | the attractions of the Altstadt Old Town. |
| international airport, now one of the busiest in | | | | The Bahnhofsviertel around the main railway |
| Europe. The expansion of the airport has helped | | | | station and Kaiserstrasse is the cities red light |
| the city to prosper both economically and | | | | district, although the ubiquitous seediness has |
| physically. | | | | recently developed into a popular and lively |
| Known in Germany as Frankfurt am Main, the city | | | | entertainment scene. Thirteen museums make up |
| is steeped in a colourful history as it was founded | | | | the longest mile of museums within Europe, the |
| in 1st century AD. Since then it has been one of | | | | Museumsufer Museum Embankment on the |
| the most important cities during the Roman | | | | southern bank of the Main, reached on foot via |
| Empire, later destroyed by French troops during | | | | Eiserner Steg. Most of Frankfurts museums are |
| the Napoleon wars and bombed during World War | | | | closed on Monday and open until 2000 hrs on |
| II. However Frankfurt has now established itself | | | | Wednesday. |
| as a vibrant and exciting city destination, | | | | Visitors increasingly flock further south of the |
| overflowing with things to do and see, and one of | | | | Main to Sachsenhausen, the oldest district in |
| the best things about the city is that it is so | | | | Frankfurt, to enjoy Appleton apple wine at |
| compact that everything can be easily reached on | | | | traditional half timbered taverns. The best views |
| foot. | | | | of the city can be gained from the restaurant on |
| The city is situated on the River Main which | | | | the 52nd floor of the recently finished Main |
| divides the city into north and south. You'll find the | | | | Tower. Students and artists contribute to the |
| business district to the north and the charming | | | | bohemian atmosphere of the Nordend around |
| Sachsenhausen area to the south with its | | | | Eschenheimer Tor. |
| delightful pubs, bars and restaurants. | | | | |