Facts about Frankfurt am Main

• Population 650,000.
• Frankfurt am Main is the financial centre of Germany and one of the leading financial centres of the world.
• Airport Frankfurt-am-Main is one of the world’s busiest airports.
• Frankfurt a.M. is the country's most international city - more than a quarter of its citizens are foreign.
• Mayer Amschel Rothschild, founder of the famous bank, was born here in 1743.

Must See's

The city skyline gives Frankfurt its nickname of “Mainhatten” with 9 out of 10 of Germany’s tallest skyscrapers here.

The Commerzbank Tower is Europe’s tallest office block – 258 m high, or 298 m high if you include the antenna. It was designed by Britain’s Sir Norman Foster.

Frankfurt is home to apple wine taverns (Apfelweinwirtschaft) where you can sample the city’s favourite drink.

The Main Tower is 200 m tall and its viewing gallery gives spectacular views of the city.

The Römerberg is the heart of the old city – a cobbled octagonal square. Bombed in World War II, it’s been lovingly restored.

How to get there

Frankfurt International Airport – Continental Europe’s busiest airport.

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