Frankfurt, which is the financial centre of Germany, is situated in the south-western part of this country. It is also referred as Frankfurt am Main in the German language. It is a lovely city which has a certain number of high-rise skyscrapers. It has a good blend of culture and modernity. Two of the most prominent high-rise skyscrapers are the Commerzbank Tower and Messeturm. Be sure to have their impressive images clicked on your cameras.
Those who love to shop should head for the Zeil, which is Frankfurt's most important shopping street. A walk down this street is the best option as it is a pedestrian-only area. It is connected with two large plazas, Hauptwache in the west and Konstablerwache in the east.
Opera history buffs can take an interest in the Old Opera House, which was built in 1880, later damaged in World War II, and then fully reconstructed in 1981. Its chief function right now is to operate as a concert hall. If you want to watch an opera then a visit to the Frankfurt Opera will serve your purpose.
The old town section in Frankfurt has the old Town Hall, which is known as known as the Romer. Art lovers should definitely check Liebighaus, which is a sculpture museum with a vast collection dating from the medieval times to the Renaissance period. Also check the Stadel gallery where one finds artworks of famous painters of the last five centuries showcased prominently.
Frankfurt displays a variety of churches in its surroundings. Saint Bartholomeus' Cathedral is a fine example of Gothic style in Frankfurt and St. Paul's Church is nowadays chiefly used for exhibitions and events. On the other hand
St. Katherine's Church is the largest evangelical church in Frankfurt.
Frankfurt is well-known for its fairs and festivals. The Museumsuferfest, a three-day cultural fest and the Rheingau Music festival, a classical music festival should be a top priority on your social list if you are interested in important fairs and festivals. The Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung, which is considered as the world's largest motor show should not be missed by car enthusiasts. Finally, Frankfurter Buchmesse - the world's largest book fair too is held in Frankfurt.
Party lovers need to know that trance music has its roots from Frankfurt. Use your trip to explore the night clubs out here which play a wide variety of trance and other popular forms of world music too.