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Frankfurt
Germany
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ATTRACTION
AND SIGHT-SEEING
Senckenberg
Natural History Museum; Naturmuseum Senckenberg
Natural History Museum
hosting an important
collection of fossils, animals, plants, and geological exhibits is
upstaged by the famous diplodocus dinosaur, imported from New York --
the only complete specimen of its kind in Europe. Many of the exhibits
of prehistoric animals have been designed with children in mind,
including a series of dioramas featuring stuffed animals.
Städel
Institute; Städelsches Kunstinstitut
The Stadel is an art
museum with an extensive
collection going back over 500 years. Masterpieces of Rembrandt,
Cezanne, Van Gogh and Picasso are all well represented here. Around 500
sculptures from the 19th and 20th centuries are also on show. There is
also a café, and an excellent bookshop. Opening hours: Tues,
Fri-Sun 1000-1700, Wed and Thurs 1000-2100.
Goethe
House
Completely destroyed by
Allied bombers in 1944, the
house where Goethe (1749-1832) was born and spent most of his youth was
rebuilt after the war, in 1951, and restored to its former 18th-century
glory. Visitors can see the family music room, library, living room and
Goethe’s own puppet show and study. There are daily guided
tours of the house at 1030 and 1400. Tours of the museum can also be
arranged on request. Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1730, Sat 1000-1800
and Sun 1000-1730.
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Zoo
The city’s zoo is part of a European initiative for
endangered species and you can enjoy quality time with a wondrous
collection of reptiles, birds, big cats and fish with your entire
family. Do set aside plenty of time if there are children and adult
nature lovers with you, for it can be rather difficult to part company
with a most splendid display of the wealth of our world.
Cathedral
Dom
The Berliner Dom is the largest cathedral in Germany and stands proudly
in the city centre, surrounded by state museums. If you're visiting the
main sights then this one should satisfy the need for impressive
architecture and breathtaking views. Please note that the cathedral is
closed for visits during services and events. Opening Hours: Mon-Sat
9am-7pm; Sun & public holidays 12pm-7pm
Jüdisches-Museum
(Jewish Museum)
Until the Holocaust, City was home to Germany’s second
largest Jewish population, many of whom played a key role in the
city’s financial and cultural success. The remains of Mikvah
(women’s ceremonial baths) in the former Jewish ghetto and
special exhibitions are displayed in the supplementary Judengasse
Museum (Jewish Alley Museum).
Old
Opera House; Alte Oper
The Old Opera House (Alte Oper) still looks as magnificent and imposing
as it did in 1880, when it was inaugurated in the presence of Emperor
Wilhelm I. The main hall has seating for about 2,500 people. This is
the central part of the building and is used for concerts, conferences
or smaller events.
Grüneburgpark
City's second largest park was created by Meyer Amschel Rothschild. On
sunny days, Frankfurters come here in droves to picnic, jog, walk, play
football or simply bask in the sun on one of the park's large
grass areas.
Römerberg
In 1240, this low hill (the main square and heart of the Old Town) was
the site of the city’s first official trade fair. The main
attraction, however, is the Rathaus Römer) with its Gothic
stepped gables made of city’s trademark red sandstone.
Portraits of 52 emperors, from Charlemagne to Franz II, now hang on the
walls. The Christmas market that takes place on Römerberg
every December is one of the best in Germany, and has taken place here
since the late 14th century.
Palm
Garden; Palmengarten
In the heart of city, there is a plant paradise with plants from all
corners of the world. Without having to go on a long journey, visitors
can discover the fascinating variety of the botanical world in the Palm
Garden. Between paths and green spaces with deckchairs this show garden
presents a whole diversity of thematic gardens and greenhouses.
Visitors experience a lush sub-tropical landscape in the Palm House
where a multitude of imposing plants, huge shrubs and ferns are
located. In a grotto-like underpass aquaria show a colourful tropical
underwater world. Opening hours for tourist: Daily 0900-1600 (Nov-Jan);
daily
0900-1800 (Feb-Oct).
Museum
Museum
für Kommunikation (Museum of Communication)
- It
explains the history of communication with a strong focus on postal
services and telecommunication. A lot of old telegraphs, phones, fax
mashines etc. can be tried out. Mon closed, Tue - Fri 9 AM - 5 PM;
Sat-Sun 11 AM - 7 PM. € 2 for adults; € 1 for
children.
Museum
für Moderne Kunst (Museum of Modern Art)
The outside of the Museum of Modern Art alone would count as one of the
city’s major attractions. It is therefore, a bonus that this
museum, designed by Viennese architect Hans Hollein, is filled with a
superb collection of post-war art, predominantly by German and American
artists, including Roy Lichtenstein, Claes Oldenburg, Andy Warhol and
Joseph Beuys. There is also a café-restaurant. Opening
hours: Tues, Thurs-Sun 1000-1700, Wed 1000-2000.
Geldmuseum
der Deutschen Budesbank (Money Museum of the German Federal Bank)
The Money Museum is a sign of the changing times. In this Deutsche
Bundesbank building, an extensive historical collection of coins and
paper money has finally been made accessible to the public. The museum
also explains the complex nature of monetary policy (especially the new
European system) using films, challenging computer games and
interactive teaching programs.
Liebieghaus
The Liebieghaus is Germany's premier specialist museum of sculpture,
with exhibits ranging from the ancient civilizations of Sumeria, Egypt,
Greece and Rome through to the colossal altarpieces of European Baroque.
Historisches
Museum (Historical Museum)
The Historical Museum is housed in a complex of imperial buildings
overlooking the Main, which also includes the 12th-century palace
chapel. The museum traces the story of city (including its destruction
in World War II) and visitors can learn about the traditions of
Äppelwoi in the museum café. There are guided tours
on the last Saturday of each month.
OTHER PLACES TO VISIT
St
Paul's Church; Paulskirche
The Paulskirche is a symbol of the German democratic movement. In this
building the Vorparlament held its meetings, from March 31, 1848 until
April 3, preparing the elections for the German National Assembly, the
first freely elected parliament of Germany. The Paulskirche is located
at the Paulsplatz, just north of the Römerberg.
Cathedral
of St Bartholomew
The cathedral has a red sandstone façade and interior and is
one of city’s most recognizable landmarks. The present
structure was rebuilt after World War II but contains a number of
original carvings. There are also great views of the city from the
tower. A museum, the Dommuseum, is adjoined to the cathedral and is
packed full of ancient archaeological findings. Opening hours: Mon-Thur
and Sat 0900-1200 and 1430-1800, Fri and Sun 1430-1800, until 1700 in
winter (cathedral); Tue-Fri 1000-1700, Sat-Sun 1100-1700 (museum).
Eschenheimer
Turm
A little way north of the Stock Exchange in city is the Eschenheimer
Turm (1400-28), the finest relic of the old town walls, which are now
replaced by the ring of gardens enclosing the old town.
Book
Fair (Buchmesse) - the
largest event of the world's
publishing industry, held yearly in mid-October. The last two days
(always Sat-Sun) are open to the public, with book sales allowed on
Sunday only.
Motor
Show (Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung)
-the world's
largest motor show and city's biggest event, held every two years, next
on Sept. 17-27, 2009. (In even-numbered years, the show is held in
Hannover.) Day tickets €11-18.
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