Frankfurt
In Germany all roads lead to Frankfurt : it is where the major autobahn ’ s and railways connect as well as being home to the second largest airport in Europe , so it is the perfect place to start or end any Central European excursion .
Visitors tend to gloss over Frankfurt not realising that it is home to some of Europe ’ s finest museums , many of which are clustered around the banks of the Main . If you have a particular interest it ’ s highly probable Frankfurt has a museum for you : architecture , film , communication , art , cultures , nature and even leather - they can all be found here . In fact , the whole city is one big living museum !
Römer
Our favourite things to see and do
Römer – The historic heart of Frankfurt and home to its City Hall , which dates back to 1405 . Today you can find lots of restaurants in the Square and the lovely reconstructed buildings make for a great photo opportunity .
Zeil Shopping Street – This is the place to shop in Frankfurt . It ’ s a bustling pedestrian zone where you can find everything from chic boutiques to high street fashion outlets .
Museumsufer ( Museum Embankment ) – If you walk along the River Main you ’ ll notice that lined up on both sides of the river bank are some of the best museums in Germany : among them the superb German Film Museum , the Jewish Museum and the highlight , the Städel Museum which focuses on the old masters .
Paulskirche ( St . Paul ’ s Church ) – It was built between 1789 and 1833 , and is the cradle of German democracy . The church was used for political meetings and became the seat of the first freely elected German parliament in 1848 . You can find it just off the Römer .
The Alte Oper – Or “ Old Opera House ” was almost completely destroyed by World War II bombing in 1944 but was reconstructed , and reopened on August 28 , 1981 . It is now perhaps the prettiest building in Frankfurt .
Cider Taverns – The city ’ s local tipple is “ Apfelwein ”; a light alcoholic apple cider that is produced in the regions around Frankfurt . You can find some of the best and oldest Apfelwein taverns in the cobblestone streets of the Sachsenhausen district .
Weekly markets – The city is full of local markets , which take place at least once a week and where you can buy yummy German food , Apfelwein , fresh fruits and vegetables , meat , fish , cheese and dairy produce , flowers and many other products .
Our favourite places to stay :
• Best Western Hotel Plaza
• Concorde Hotel
• Citadines City Centre Frankfurt
• Steinberger Frankfurter Hof
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Dreikonigskirche
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