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Frankfurt, one of the most important cities in Germany, being
its financial and transport hub, is often neglected by tourists.
Although the majority of international travelers heading to Germany
will arrive in Frankfurt Airport, a surprisingly small number of
people actually take the time to discover the city itself, instead
moving straight on to other destinations in the country. However,
Frankfurt, while its historical centre is not as well preserved and
beautifully kept as some other cities in Germany, still has plenty
of attractions which are worth visiting.
For those who take the time to explore Frankfurt, there are a
plethora of historic sites, world class concert and opera events,
museums and some of the best shopping in Germany. The best time to
visit the city largely depends on whether you are interested in
seeing any events or not. It is generally advisable to avoid going
to Frankfurt during any of the major international trade fairs,
since accommodation can be very hard to find at these times. As any
city in Central Europe, the best time to visit is during the summer,
when the weather is warm and ideal for sightseeing.
If you are going to Germany anyway, flying in from a foreign
country, then it is very likely that you will be arriving at
Frankfurt Airport. In this case, you should try to take a few days
to explore the city, as you certainly do not need to go out of your
way. Other people visit Frankfurt on business, although another
opportunity to explore the city may arise if you are planning a
cruise down the River Rhine. If this is the case, then you may have
the opportunity to stop in the city for a few days.
Contrary to what a lot of tourists may think, Frankfurt has an
abundance of sites. It also has some great restaurants, and a
plenitude of artistic and cultural events to keep people busy. Along
with excellent shopping opportunities, the city also has a confined
historical core, called the Romerberg. Established in medieval times
by Charlemagne, many of the historical buildings in the area were
destroyed in the Second World War. However, most of them have been
reconstructed, and are now a well preserved. Today, the Römer Square
is a beautiful place full of architectural gems as well as
impressive monuments and a pleasant cafe culture. Here you can also
find various buildings from the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries,
although they have been rebuilt since the war.
The city’s main cathedral is Saint Bartholomew’s, an impressive
gothic style cathedral constructed in the fourteenth century. Also,
not far away from the central square, is the Iron Bridge, and
crossing it leads you to a good view of the city’s skyline. Other
sites which are worth a visit include the Alte Oper, a renaissance
opera building also located in the centre. The Frankfurt Stock
Exchange, St. Paul’s Church and the Sachsenhausen area of the city
there are also popular tourist destinations.
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