Goethe may have called it home, but with a skyline that could rival that of New York and a commercial spirit that isn’t far behind either, the most poetic thing about this city is its masterful sense of commerce. This is Frankfurt, Germany’s business-forward centre that seems to have justifiably earned the nickname “Mainhattan”. The nation’s leading stock exchange is here, lending even more vitality to its role as financial epicentre. Visit Frankfurt Germany, right in the middle of the country – a city of over half a million residents and boasting an outstanding international airport (FRA). Get cheap flight tickets to Frankfurt with airBalticTravel and meet the enthusiasm of this European power player.
Languages
The national language, German, is the predominant one here in Frankfurt. For business and tourism, however, English is a strong second and widely used with younger crowds. Once you’ve booked your cheap tickets to Frankfurt, you may want to learn a few phrases, but don’t worry too much if you’ve little time to spare.
See and Do
World War II left most of Frankfurt in ruins, meaning that most of the city had to be rebuilt. It was decided to give the city a cutting-edge business look, while saving what remained of the city’s historical past. So first leave the cheap hotel in Frankfurt you booked online and see the sights. The Borse Stock Exchange is a good symbol of the city – you can even glimpse some of the trading action on the floor – as is the Main Tower, rising up over the city and the perfect viewing place for a panorama of the city. For a sense of the old side of Frankfurt, the Romerplatz, or central square, has some 15th century surviving structures – including the mayor’s house with its beautiful fountain in front. You may be amazed to find out that Frankfurt gets second place in Germany for the number of museums it has. There’s the venerable Museum section on the Main’s south bank with a string of worthy stops. Discover work by Rubens and Renoir, Botticelli and Rembrant at the Stadelsches Kunstinstitut, enjoy the beautiful sculptures at the Liebieghaus and marvel at the triangle-shaped Museum of Modern Art. Plus, any visit to Frankfurt should include the Goethe House museum, where visitors learn all about the poet’s life in Frankfurt. Then there’s shopping – and plenty of it. Luxury or bargain bound, Frankfurt has enough boutiques and specialty shops for everyone on your list.
