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Frankfurt Travel Guide
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Frankfurt
am Main may be the smallest of Europe's big cities, but it's
certainly not lacking in stature. Throughout its history,
it has been linked to international trade, commerce and transportation.
And today the city is playing a leading role in the European
monetary union as the home of the European Central Bank and
the German Stock Exchange. It's also a major transportation
hub, with the Continent's second-largest airport and one of
its busiest train stations. Only a small section of the original
town center survived the bombings of World War II, and much
of the city was rebuilt in the 1950s. Today, Frankfurt's multifaceted
outlook reflects its colorful history of fame, destruction
and rebirth.
Frankfurt's importance is sometimes countered by its dubious
reputation as a dull, business-minded place. It's true that
every day, this city of 650,000 swells with 300,000 commuters
who come to work in the gleaming financial district or attend
one of its world-famous trade fairs. On the other hand, travelers
with more time often linger to sample Frankfurt's fine opera,
ballet and world-class museums. Those who do take the time
to get to know the city are also pleasantly surprised by its
multicultural variety and the beauty of its suburbs and surrounding
countryside. |
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Palmengarten
Originally established in 1869 to house the Duke of Nassau's
plant collection, the Palmengarten (Palm Garden) contains
a stunning array of exotic plants. Visitors are free to
wander at will through the gardens, although the guided
tours are recommended for those who want to learn more about
the plant world. Numerous activities take place throughout
the year, including open-air classical concerts in the summer,
the Festival of Light in June, the Autumn Festival in September
and the Orchid Festival in October.
Goethehaus
The house where Goethe was born on 28 August 1749 is a fine
example of how the well-to-do lived in the late baroque
era. In 1733 Goethe's family acquired two neighbouring half-timbered
houses in Großen Hirschgraben. The family sold the
property in 1795, by which time Goethe himself had already
moved to Weimar. It is also worth taking a trip to the adjoining
Goethe Museum, which was recently renovated and contains
both a library and a bookshop. The house itself is a reconstruction
of the original which was destroyed in the Second World
War.
Frau-Rauscher-Brunnen
This fountain is not particularly old, but it has nonetheless
become a symbol for the district of Old Sachsenhausen which
is otherwise known for its traditional apple wine pubs.
Erected in 1963, Frau-Rauscher-Brunnen is situated in one
of Sachsenhausen's typical narrow streets. Surrounded by
lop-sided, half-timbered houses, this is the kind of street
that tourists love to meander through. If you happen upon
Frau Rauscher ('Rauscher' is the name given to a partly
fermented cider), you'll get a surprise you weren't expecting!
Naturmuseum Senckenberg
One of the largest natural history museums in the country,
the Senckenberg Museum originates from a foundation set
up in 1763 by local doctor Johann Christian Senckenberg.
Dedicated to education and scientific research, the collection
includes a multitude of fossils and other objects from the
Palaeozoic period to the Stone Age. Special collections
provide an insight into the history of life on earth. Many
exhibits enjoy worldwide renown; the large free-standing
animal skeletons are especially impressive and are particularly
popular with children.
IG-Farbenhaus / Pölzig-Bau
This monumental construction was built at the end of the
1920s by Hans Pölzig. At the time, it housed the headquarters
of the chemical concern IG Farben, who later disgraced themselves
working for the Nazis. The 240-metre-long building is designed
in the neo-classical style that became so popular in the
Nazi era. The IG-Farbenhaus was taken over by the US Army
in 1945 and used as headquarters for Commander in Chief
Eisenhower. After the American military left, the complex
stood empty for several years before being handed over to
Frankfurt University.
Opel-Zoo
Situated in the middle of the forest near Kronberg in Taunus,
this zoo boasts a fantastic variety of wild animals from
every continent, including elephants, giraffes, zebras,
hippos, monkeys and wild cats. The enclosures are large
and designed with the animals in mind. A special section
contains farm animals which the kids can feed and stroke.
There are a number of play areas with slides, trampolines,
cable cars and a miniature railway. The zoo is named after
Adam Opel, founder of the motor company which bears his
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