Located right in the heart of larger Frankfurt Rhine Main Area, Frankfurt is one of the most popular cities in Germany. Frankfurt is the largest city in the state of Hesse and the fifth largest city in Germany. Besides, Frankfurt is also the second largest metropolitan area in the country, one of the largest commercial centers in entire Europe. Frankfurt is the home to some of the most reputed names in international business operations like European Central Bank, German Federal Bank and Frankfurt Stock Exchange. But apart from all these, Frankfurt in Germany is also one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. Thousands of people from different other European countries and other continents visit Frankfurt throughout the year because the city offers a lot to them. If you are planning your next holiday in Germany you must manage some time for a short trip to Frankfurt.
Speaking about trip to Frankfurt, it has to be mentioned that tourist attractions are scattered all over this large city and the most unique thing about the city is the wonderful blend of old with the new. On one hand Frankfurt will attract you through specimens of art and culture dating back to several centuries and on the other hand you will feel excited to visit the flashy modern shopping malls and the markets. Major tourist attractions in Frankfurt include places of worship, cultural centers, entertainment venues, specimens of old and modern architecture and several museums that house huge collection of unique items. Besides, events like Museumsuferfest and Dippemess are also counted among the interesting things to see in the city.
Saint Bartholomeus, the main church in the city, St Paul's Church which is more popular as a national historic monument and Saint Katherine's Church are the most popular places of worship in Frankfurt. Romer, the city hall is one of the must see things in Frankfurt. Romer is actually a unit of nine houses that were acquired by the city council from a rich family in the year 1405. Kaisersaal, the Emperor's Hall, which is located in the upper floor of the middle house is a major attraction of the city hall. Built by architect Richard Lucae in the year 1880, the Old Opera House, which is more popular as Alte Oper was one of the most well known opera houses Germany before it was damaged during World War II. Later the opera house was reopened in the year 1981.
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Other important parts of trip to Frankfurt are visit to Frankfurt Opera House, Hauptwachein the city center, Zeil, the main shopping zone in the city. Europaturm, the Europe Tower and the museums that are located on the Southern and Northern sides of Eiserner Steg and Friedensbrucke are also quite popular as tourist attractions.
For further information regarding traveling to Germany browse through the pages of www.europetravelhub.com.
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