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View from the top
For a small city, Frankfurt has a fair share of sights. Must-sees include a trip up to the top of the
Main Tower skyscraper (or, lacking money or time, to the top floor of the Zeilgalerie mall), a
stroll from Opernplatz to Konstabler Wache and a peek at the
Römerberg. With more time on hand, visit the
Städelsches Kunstinstitut museum.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
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For centuries this medieval square was the hub of city government. It looks a bit fake, and it is fake. The Römerberg was levelled during WWII, then partly
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The Ebbelwei (applewine) Express is a quirky way to tour the city while you work on acquiring a taste for applewine. You can't help but notice the bright
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The southern bank of the Main boasts one of Germany's best cultural treasures. The Museumsufer (museum embankment) stretches between the Friedensbrücke
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Don't miss out on Frankfurt's pre-eminent art museum, the Städel, one of Germany's most important art collections. It has an impressive
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