The city thrives on its contrasts, from the tense coexistence of culture and commerce, cosmopolitan and local patriotism You can say much about Frankfurt - one is not sure, however: that it is typically German. 180 nationalities were counted, nearly one third of the Frankfurt citizens do not have a German passport. Their share in total population is the highest of all major German cities. The spectrum ranges from a Turkish greengrocer to the Asian Banker, the Egyptian programmer to the Italian conductor. Tolerant, cosmopolitan and modern, with more than 1200 years of history, is Frankfurt today the center of one of the most productive and dynamic regions in the heart of Europe. The reputation as a literary city of Frankfurt probably owes mainly "his" prince poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.

Boerse
'Dome of Capitalism " was completed in 1879; On the up (bull) and downs (Bear) the financial world symbolize two animals sculptures in front of its portal: the bull and the bear. Frankfurt is considered the world's third investment hub, the first Boersenbau (1585) stood near today's Paulskirche. Mondays to Fridays from 10am to 1pm viewers can have a look to the hectic hustle and bustle. Boersenplatz U-/S-Bahnen Hauptwache

Paulskirche
Not a house of God, but a political monument as a site of the first German National Assembly 1848. Nearly 800 parliamentarians came here together to give Germany a liberal constitution. Paulsplatz daily 10am-5pm U 4/5 Dom/Roemer, tram 11 Roemer

Roemerberg
Today, the "Gudde Stubb," of Frankfurt alongside Roemer and characterized by Nikolai Churchhas been reconstructed in 1986. Restaurants and a mini-cafe are staying in the ground floors. In the middle of the Roemerberg rises fountain of justice, the Justice unconnected with eyes, scales and sword. Its bubbling since the coronation of Emperor Matthias in the 16th Century; at that time wine was coming out...

Palmengarten
One of the finest and largest botanical collections in Europe, founded in Frankfurt 1868 by citizens. As a basis they bought the collection of tropical plants of the Duke of Nassau and let the Palm House built. In the design of glass and iron you can walk like a being in a jungle. Since 2004, there is also on the left side of the main entrance the cafe Siesmeyer with a huge summer terrace. Palmengartenstr./Siesmayerstr. 61, 5 Euro entrance U 6/7 Palmengarten, bus 36 Grueneburgweg

Kleinmarkthalle
Here, everything is gathered, what a true connoisseur of life needs. On the first floor are Italian and French restaurants. In the basement you can buy fish. 7.30am-6pm Mon-Fri, Sat 7.30am-3pm, Hasengasse 5-7 U-/S-Bahnen Hauptwache

Hochhaeuser/ Bankenviertel
Even in the 50s was the Kaiserdom with 96 meters the tallest building in the city. Today, almost a hundred skyscrapers are rising some well over 300 meters into the sky. The bulk of the Frankfurt skyscrapers is concentrated in the banking district between central station and Opera. They are mostly office buildings. For this reason, their affairs can not be visited. In some are also homes, shops and restaurants housed. As yet the only skyscraper whichoffers a visitors platform is the Main Tower at 200 meters. Neue Mainzer Str., Sun-Thu 10am-9pm, Fri/Sat 10am-11pm.

Goethehaus und -museum
One of the most important poets memorials in Germany. On 28 April 1749 Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was born in the Great Hirschengraben 23. His parents' house burned completely down during the Second World War, the current building is a reconstruction. Writing desk and in the "poet of rooms" are rescued originals. Großer Hirschgraben 23-25, Mon to Sat 10am-6pm, guided tours 2pm and 4pm, entrance 5 Euro. U-/S-Bahnen Hauptwache

shopping
Heimspiel                                                                                                                                                                    Design gallery and shop and at the same time. Fashion, bags, accessories and other creations of trendy Frankfurt labels Wittelsbacherallee 59-61, U 4 Hoehenstr. tram 14, Bus 32 Habsburger-/ Wittelsbacherallee
Tiffany
On the ground floor there are the diamonds and jewels. On the first floor, "designer goods". Goethestr. 20 U-/S-Bahnen Hauptwache
Frankfurter Hutdesign Susanne Baenfer
Full imaginative creations for the female principal - to fit every occasion and for every season. Oederweg 25 U 1-3 Eschenheimer Tor
Theissinger
Frankfurt's oldest noble address for writing goods. Steinweg 7 U-/S-Bahnen Hauptwache

food
Confiserie Jamin
Eating in the town hall: Jamin makes it possible. The patissiers tradition created the Romans-praline a sweet memory of Mainhatten. Schweizerstr. 54 a U 1-3 Schweizer Platz
Teelirium
Smoke-free Teelounge with unusual creations, in which you also can drink coffee and chocolate, fresh scones, cakes and other goodies for breakfast and snack. Enjoy it! daily 9am-11pm Berger Str. 104 U 4 Hoehenstr.
Opera
A magnificent frame for lunch or dinner: The foyer on the first floor of the Old Opera captivates by historical pomp and culinary classics like truffle ravioli, guinea fowl or seafood platter. daily Opernplatz 1 U 6/7 Alte Oper
L'Emir
The area is not the best, but what of delicacies from the Middle East comes on the plates, it is worth. daily Weserstr. 17 U-/S-Bahnen Hauptbahnhof
Zur Sonne
Contemporary and traditional products. daily Berger Str. 312 U 4 Bornheim Mitte

where to stay
Hotel Nizza
For musicians and actors popular family house in the central station district. From the small rooftop overlooking a beautiful part of the Frankfurt skyline. 25 rooms Elbestr. 10 U-/S-Bahnen Hauptbahnhof, tram 11 Weserstr.
Frankfurt Intercontinental
Elegant house directly on the main northern shore, just a few minutes from the center and theaters. Super view from the upper floors of the 21 floors. 770 rooms Wilhelm-Leuschner-Str. 43 trams/buses Baseler Platz, U-/S-Bahnen Hauptbahnhof
Hotel Villa Orange
Four-poster beds, free-standing bathtubs, blue and white villas baths, a lot of brightness - and peaceful Nordend flair. Moreover, its only a five minutes walk to the Zeil. 38 rooms Hebelstr. 1 U 5 Musterschule Hilton Frankfurt Modern transparency directly behind the Alte Oper on the leafy plant ring. Beautiful park terrace and free access to the former middle Stadtbad (public bath). 342 rooms Hochstr. 4 U 1-3 Eschenheimer Tor
The Pure
Frankfurt's first design hotel. With a lot of pure white and minimalist forms. Hot Summer Bar and Lounge. 50 rooms Niddastr. 86 U-/S-Bahnen Hauptbahnhof

Trains
Frankfurt has only one railwaystation, the central station. Here are all the passenger trains stopping. ICEs and ICs are connecting Frankfurt each hour with the major cities.

Plane
There are line connections to all large and medium-sized cities. The airport is connected to the rail as well as the S-Bahn network. The S-Bahn takes you in 15 minutes into the city (3.35 euros). By taxi depending on traffic and route it takes 20 to 40 minutes (minimum 30 euros).

Public Transport
Cheap is the day ticket for 4.90 Euro. With the groupdayticket for 8 Euro up to 5 persons can drive together. In some hotels and hostals you can buy a ticket for 7,40 Euro (Hotel-Gast Ticket). Ten-night buses ride on Friday and Saturday from 1:30am to 3:30am every half hour from the Konstablerwache in all neighborhoods in the outer areas.