The role played by Frankfurt in Germany
is similar to what Manhattan is to the state of New York. Known as
the "Manhattan of Germany", Frankfurt is located on the Main River
of this Central European country. Not only is it the financial hub
of Germany, but the entire European Union as well.
Unfortunately, not everyone is aware of the potential
that Frankfurt has as a Mecca of tourism for world-weary business
travellers and vacationers who are looking forward to having a
unique time in Germany.
A Brief Glimpse at Frankfurt's Past
The reason why Frankfurt has not lived up to be as
gorgeous as Germany's capital Berlin is because of the bombings
during the Second World War. As a result, the medieval city of
Frankfurt was destroyed. Over the years, however, the city and its
people slowly but surely recovered.
The most recent developments brought Frankfurt as the
financial hub of Germany and the rest of Europe, what with its being
home to the S-Bahn and U-Bahn train system as well as the tallest
skyscraper in the European Union which is the Commerzbank Tower.
Today's Frankfurt is unashamedly towering, modern and has a lot of
things to offer art lovers and sophisticated travelers from all over
the globe.
Travel Opportunities to Look forward to when Visiting Frankfurt
Frankfurt is considered to be a city in Europe which is
more art-centered that any other place in the region. There are
plenty of theaters, galleries and museums that you can visit. The
towering skyscrapers with modern architecture are also a sight to
behold. Despite its being a modern financial hub, Frankfurt also has
a back-to-basics area which gives you a glimpse at the city's
historic past – with cobblestone streets, historic squares and
old-fashioned wine bars.
Shopaholic travelers who cannot stop by a foreign
country without checking out the goods that it has to offer should
visit Zeil street, also known as the "Fifth Avenue" of Germany which
is lined up with boutiques and designer label stores. The nightlife
in Frankfurt is also something which is at par with what its
neighboring cities have to offer because there are hip night clubs
along with the traditional wine bars that you can hang out in at
night.
You can easily get from one destination to another
using the public transportation system where there are connected
trams, subways and bus stops. Here's a quick list of the other
must-see attractions in Frankfurt:
- Visit Romerberg which is located in downtown Frankfurt. The
Romer is a town hall where there are neighboring 14th and 15th
century churches and other historical buildings. Cafes and shops
also line up this downtown area.
- Stop by the Gothic-style Dom or Saint Bartholomeus' Cathedral.
- See the iron bridge of Eiserner Steg which was built in 1869.
- Stop by one of the dozens of museums in Frankfurt to have a
glimpse of Germany's history.
On the one hand, Frankfurt does serve
its purpose of being the financial center of Germany as well as the
rest of the European Union. On the other, the numerous sightseeing
opportunities and travel experiences that it offers to visitors just
goes to show that there's more to the city than meets the eye –
making it one of the most interesting places to travel to in this
part of the world. |
