Frankfurt is the fifth largest city in Germany, hidden on the Main River with high-rise buildings leaning on the water. Although not advertised headlining, Frankfurt is considered as an attractive tourist attraction. guide and not to be missed when traveling Germany.
The city of Frankfurt Am Main, also known as Frankfurt, has long become a commercial center of Germany. It is the headquarters of the European Central Bank and major banks such as Deutsche Bank, Dresdner Bank and Comerzabank, etc. The Frankfurt Stock Exchange is one of the largest stock markets in the world. This city is also known in the world as the city of trade fairs. In addition, Frankfurt is also an important intersection of Germany and Europe.
Unlike other German cities, the most luxurious and expensive city of Frankfurt is a place with a rather harsh climate. Summer in Frankfurt is very hot, the temperature is often very high, sometimes up to 35 degrees Celsius, making outdoor activities quite unfavorable and sometimes not possible. In winter, the weather is extremely cold and accompanied by drizzle, but very rarely snow. Therefore, for trips to Frankfurt, the best time is in late spring or early autumn, at which time the temperature is much more pleasant and cooler. If you do not want to avoid the situation of not being able to rent a room, or rent but the price is always at the highest level, it is best to choose to follow the cheap Germany Tour.
Fun places to visit in Frankfurt city
Holzhausen castle
The castle is located in Adolph von Holzhause Park - a historical park dating back to the 1500s when it belonged to the famous Holzhausen family. Although it was originally over 30 acres, the park only covers about 3 acres at the moment. Today, the simple yet elegant 18th-century Holzhausen Castle was built in the classicistic style - French Baroque style that creates the unique beauty of the park. The park's walkways, covered with tall chestnut trees, are a favorite for locals to take a stroll when they're tired.
The Palmengarten
One of the two botanical gardens in Frankfurt am Main, located in the Westend-Sud district, has a total area of 22 hectares, funded by private construction and this is the design of architect Heinrich Siesmayer. The garden was completed, opened to visitors in 1871 and was transferred to the US occupation government after World War II.
In the 1960s, Palmengarten was returned to the city of Frankfurt and there was a major reconstruction. In 1992, the Palmengarten was completely rebuilt and became a popular tourist attraction with many plants and flowers from different regions brought from around the world, next to the garden is the garden. Frankfurt Botanical, belonging to the biology department of Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt.
The Goethe Tower
A 43 meter tall tower built entirely of wood in the north of the city of Frankfurt, a symbol worth admiring. The wooden tower was first built in 1867 with a height of 22 m, after World War I, the tower became too old to stand up and it was pulled down to replace it with 1 new tower. In 1931, the Goethe tower was rebuilt with donations from Jewish businessmen Gustav Gerst. The opening ceremony took place in November 1931, before celebrating Goethe's death in 1932. To build this tower, the city of Frankfurt provided more than 340m³ of valuable pine and oak wood. Currently, the Goethe Tower is a popular place for holidays and weekends for family trips, and is a large playground for young people.
Kaiserdom Cathedral
This is considered the largest religious building of the city. Previously this place took place the selection and crowning ceremony of the Holy Roman Empire (römisch-deutschen Kaiser). The church is associated with many historical periods of Frankfurt and from the 19th century is a symbol of the unity of the country. The church was built in a typical architectural style at the time, consisting of a long and narrow room (Langhaus) perpendicular to another long and narrow house (Querhaus). The large Western Tower (From the 15th century) with a large and large spherical dome is considered one of the most monumental works of Germany in Gothic style.
The Romer family
In addition to the modern features of very well preserved old buildings, the Romer (Roman) row of houses has been used as the town hall for 600 years. building side by side in like puzzle pieces. Right from the middle ages, this was the coronation of the emperors that lasted until 1806. Therefore, it is very important for German history. Heavily destroyed during World War II, the interior was mainly added after the war, but Romer remained one of the most important non-religious buildings in the Gothic period.
In addition to the tourist attractions, visitors should come to the Kaisser Strasse. This area is a gathering place for many restaurants and cafes, the food here is not only delicious but also a lot cheaper than other areas. Especially, if you like Turkish or Middle Eastern cuisine, this is the paradise for you. A variety of street food such as grilled meat, grilled fish, traditional German sausages, smoked meats, cakes, fruits, specialty dishes ... Just take the plate, choose the dish and pay you had a full meal without having to move a lot. Be sure to order the famous German beer and famous Ebbelwei fermented apple juice to enjoy.
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