Frankfurt is the most populous city in the German state of Hesse, originally settled by the Romans in first century CE, though this settlement was abandoned in 260 CE. The modern city has its origins as Charlemagne’s court, established in late 8th century CE, and from 843 it’s been the capital of East Francia and later Holy Roman Empire until the consolidation of Germany in 1871. Learn what is worth seeing and visiting, how to travel, the prices of various goods and services, accomodation, weather, maps, tourist guides, opinions of visitors and other practical pieces of information!
The attractions of Frankfurt am Main are a combination of historical monuments and modern architecture. Unfortunately, the city suffered a lot during World War II and most of the historic buildings were simply reconstructed here. Nevertheless, the local old town still impresses tourists. In addition, in recent decades, Frankfurt am Main has strongly focused on … Read more