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Frankfurt is the commercial capital of Germany. The headquarters
of European Central Bank is located at Frankfurt and the country's
key stock exchange is also located in Frankfurt. Some of Germany's
most impressive museums are located in Frankfurt. The city's
verdant parks & gardens along with the unique taverns,
stylish shops and its effervescent cultural life provides
visitors with a fascinating array of entertainment options.
The city is divided into a north-south corridor by the Main
River. The city's business district lies to the north while
the charming houses, pubs and restaurants of Sachsenhausen
is located to the south of the river. The Zeilgalerie which
is an up market shopping centre at An der Hauptwache provides
breathtaking views over Frankfurt. There is a glass lift that
takes you to the roof from where you can take in miles of
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Make it a point to visit Frankfurt's restored cathedral, which
is located just adjacent to the Historischer Garten and an
elegant 15th century Gothic-style tower stands like a sentinel
over the area. One of Frankfurt's oldest square Romerberg
with its beautifully restored 14th and 15th century buildings
are a sheer delight to visitors. The Stadelsches Kunstinstitut
at Schaumainkai 63 is renowned for its rare collection of
works by celebrated artists of the stature of Rembrandt, Renoir
and Vermeer to name just a few. The Deutsche Film museum is
a great place to know more about the German film industry
and its archives are very rich in collection. For people with
a literary bent of mind, the Goethe Haus is a great place
to visit. The house where the renowned philosopher was born
in 1749 has now been converted into a museum.
Frankfurt is a city which is renowned for its many apple-wine
taverns particularly in the Alt Sachsenhausen neighborhood.
Try out the Ebbelwoi along with local specialities. For dining
many good restaurants can be found around the Hauptbahnhof
area, the Kalbacher Grasse and the Grosse Bockenheimer Strasse
area. You will find lots of Pubs and bars in Frankfurt particularly
in the Sachsenhausen area . The city is renowned for its excellent
theatre, ballet and opera scene and one should make it a point
to experience the cultural side of Frankfurt. Frankfurt is
a paradise for shoppers and you would do well to visit the
main shopping street, Zeil. Some of Germany's most fashionable
boutiques are located just off Fressgasse.
Travour provides information on Frankfurt Germany and online
booking for tours to Frankfurt Germany for the FIFA World
Cup.
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