Frankfurt is one of the most modern cities. It is famous for skyscrapers, business and one of the largest airports. Also in this city are a lot of museums. The most important places you can visit are gardens and museums, which are important for the city.The city is contemporary and also keeps record of the past. 

This metropolis was mentioned for the first time around 800. But, there is evidence that the cathedral hill and the surroundings were inhabited since 3000 BC. In 843 this city was the most vivant royal place for the Franconians and the place where the parliament was situated. He became a free city in 1220.  

When to visit Frankfurt

This city has mild winters, warm summers and rain falls can occur all year long. The temperature in spring and autumn is similar. In winter, the temperatures can fall under 0 C and there is great possibility for snowfalls, and snow can last up to 40 days a year. The months of May, June and September are having good temperatures, it is between 20 and 25 C. 

Good to know about the city

The city is situated on the Main River, from the junction with the Rhine River. 

Public transportation is very important in Frankfurt and for its tourists, and one of the most important operators for public transport is Rhine –Main Transport Association. 

Another important public transport operator is Verkehrsgesellschaft Frankfurt (Frankfurt Transport Authority). It has more than 350 trains, 9 metro lines and 10 tram vain lines. This service is responsible also for the cleanliness, security, infrastructure, customer service and maintenance. There are night lines of buses. They are every night from 1 until 4 a.m. This is convenient for the tourists and their late nights out. 

The minimum salary in Frankfurt is around 1800 usd, and average salary is around 2900 usd.

At restaurants, the tips should be 4 percent of the bill. For example, if the bill is 30 euros, you should tip 1 or 2 euros. In expensive restaurants, you should tip 10 percent of the bill.  You do not need to tip if you were not satisfied with the service, or if you are not so happy with the service you should not leave a tip. 

Famous people born in Frankfurt are: Hans Zimmer (Film score composer), J.Cole (musician), Martin Lawrence (comedian), Anne Frank (diarist), Erik Erikson (Psychologist),Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (Poet, Playwright, Novelist).

What to see in Frankfurt

Frankfurt's Old Town Centre - Römerberg

It is situated in Altstadt (Old Town) and has square form. In its centre is Gerechtigkeitsbrunnen (Justice Fountain). This is a very interesting public square, a buzzy pedestrian zone and has many tourist attractions. It is a place where Christmas markets and many other events occur. There are also a lot of open-fronted shops and Romer. Other interesting buildings are New Town Hall, St. Nicholas Church, Gothic Church of St. Leonhard. Other objects here are also Historical Museum (or Historisches Museum Frankfurt). It was built in 1878, and has collections for different periods. In this area is also Werheim House (Haus Wertheym). This building survived World War 2 and now is a restaurant. 

Städel Museum

This museum has a great collection made of marvellous paintings even since the 14th century. 

The museum is home for many painters: from Vermeer, Rembrandt and Goya, and also Degas, Monet, Picasso and Beckman. There are also paintings from contemporary artists like Baselitz and Bacon, paintings and drawings from Cezanne, Durer, Ernst, Pollock etc. There is an option for English tours made for international tourists. In this museum is also a cafe and a bookshop. 

Maintower

It is situated in the Inner City. Maintower is 200 metres tall and finished in 1999, and has a rooftop observatory. The Maintower has 2 viewing platforms with wonderful views.  There is also a very interesting restaurant on the 53rd floor. In this tower there are also art installations. 

The Palm Garden

The Palm Garden is situated on Bockenheimer Landstrasse. It is the greatest garden and very interesting for the tourists, opened in 1871. 

The most important places to visit there are botanical exhibits, a huge number of greenhouses with tropical and subtropical plants, boatings, a playground and spots for picnics. An option for organised tours is available. 

Near this garden is Europarutm (Tower of Europe). It is a telecommunication tower 337 metres tall. It is very interesting and has a platform and a restaurant. 

Other interesting Frankfurt parks are Grüneburgpark and Nidda Valley People's Park (Volkspark Niddatal).

Senckenberg Natural History Museum

It is situated in Sneckenberg Gardens. It is a very modern museum and 2nd largest museum in Germany.

This museum offers a great spectrum of biodiversity and evolution, has one of the biggest exhibitions of huge dinosaurs, and is popular for tourists who travel with children. 

Also have a collection of stuffed birds, and exhibit the line of development of humanity. Also, have an option for English language tours. There is also a souvenir shop and bistro. 

Frankfurt Cathedral

One of the most interesting buildings because of its colour is Frankfurt Cathedral (St. Bartholomew’s Cathedral). It is made out of red stone in Gothic style, built in the period of 13th and 15th century. This cathedral is made as Imperial Cathedral, where coronations of the Emperors were made in the past. 

The sculpture Crucifixion is placed under the tower. Also in Marienkapelle is placed Maria-Schlaf-Altar. 

Kleinmarkthalle

Kleinmarkthalle is one of the most interesting markets in Frankfurt. There are many shops and dates from 1954 with around 1500 square metres. The specialty in this market is Green Sauce. It is made of sour cream, eggs and seven herbs. You can also find local specialties like cheeses, sausages and pastries. 

Goethe House and Museum

As above mentioned, Frankfurt is the birthplace of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. His home, where he was born and lived, showed the way of life he and his family had. There is the dining room, and the most interesting room, his writing room. There he wrote many of his early works. 

Nearby is the Museum, which has 14 rooms, filled with artworks, including items from baroque and romantic periods. There is a possibility to have family guided tours. There is also Goethestrasse where there are many art galleries, boutiques, and cafes. This street also shows the importance of the writer.