Frankfurt on Main

Germany like many other countries has cities mostly divided into two types from historical importance point: political centers like Aachen, Augustusburg, Weimar and economical centers like Hamburg. Frankfurt, or like Germans used to call it – Frankfurt am Main, has merged both economical and political functions and played a significant role in the German history.

Although Frankfurt historical background counts mostly great economical growth its history begins with the important political events. The city deprived its name from the Franks tribe and became Eastern Franks capital and a real city after the Emperor Charlemagne resided Synod and imperial residence in the 8 th century. Actually Charlemagne took his residence in Frankfurt. After that the economical prosperity gave the city the reputation of one of the most important German center. Frankfurt became a free merchant center presented the world Rothschild and a banking system which brought the city world-wide significance.

Being rather free economical center and residing foreigners from all over the world Frankfurt has never been a religious city. It main church, Frankfurt Cathedral or St. Bartholomew’s Cathedral, kept coronation of the German Emperors and did never held religious services. Now the cathedral represented the Gothic architecture historical heritage.

Another example of the Frankfurt’s anti-religious status is St. Paul’s church which has rather political significance than religious one. The 19 th century democratic and reformation movement chose this church as the seat of the Frankfurt Parliament.

Both churches are located in the Alt Stadt – the Old City which also comprises Romer - the City Hall with nine Gothic medieval buildings with merchant center background – and Goethe Haus with museum and library. Goethe museum presents world-famous playwright and philosopher home where he was born and had been working during his young life period. The Frankfurt city is also famous for establishing Goethe University.

Old City also represents famous Sachsenhausen with numerous Cider (Apple wine) Pubs, Museum of Archaeology housed in Carmelite Monastery.

Modern part of the Frankfurt city comprises Historical Museum, Architecture Museum and Film Museum.

After the long-time tour around Old Frankfurt and modern city museums and Zeilgalerie shopping center Frankfurt visitors cannot keep being thirsty and hungry! The best thing to do is to stay in Sachsenhausen and try Frankfurt specialities – Cider with cheese flavoured with oil-and-vinegar-marinated onion called Handkase mit Musik because of its incredible smell and taste.

To get Frankfurt is one of the easiest thing of the world – the city houses one of the biggest airport in Europe. Frankfurt Airport provides flights from all over the world and is considered the second one after the London Heathrow. Visit Frankfurt Airport official website for flights schedule and booking.

Related links:

Official site of Frankfurt city

Frankfurt map and hotel location

Frankfurt hotels prices and online booking

Frankfurt sights photo gallery