frankfurt
Country : Germany
Currency : Euro (EUR)
Language : German
Population
City: 664 838 (2008)
Metro: 2 531 970 (2008)
Time
Zone: Central European Time (CET)
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Frankfurt
closeIn 1949 Frankfurt am Main narrowly failed to be elected capital of West Germany, but it did become the home of the continent's largest stock exchange and the European Central Bank, making it the de facto financial capital of Germany and continental Europe.
Even though Frankfurt is a large financial and trade center, the city is still relatively small. Most of Frankfurt's historic sights are in or near the Altstadt - the city's Old Town - and can best be visited on foot.
Random Frankfurt Highlights
IG Farben Building, Frankfurt
When the construction of the IG Farben Building was completed in 1931, it was the largest office building in Europe. Today it is the central building of the Goethe University's Westend Campus.
Römer, Frankfurt
The Römer, Frankfurt's city hall was originally built between the 15th and the 18th century and last expanded in the early 20th century. The complex is one of the city's most important landmarks.
History Museum, Frankfurt
Frankfurt's Historisches Museum traces the history of the city from its early beginnings up to the 20th century. The museum is housed in a historic complex known as the Saalhof.
Höchst, Frankfurt
Now a suburb of Frankfurt, Höchst is a charming little town with a long history, evidenced by its 9th century church and 14th century castle. The old town has plenty of picturesque half-timbered houses.


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