Frankfurt
Also known as Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt is one of Germany's largest cities and is home to one of Europe's most spectacular skylines. Many areas of the city were founded back in medieval times - and despite much of the city being destroyed in World War II, extensive reconstruction efforts over years have restored much of the Frankfurt's former beauty. Today, Frankfurt is a key financial and economic center, and is home to many of the country's most important banks and financial institutions.
Our visit begins in the old city center. For over 600 years, this area has been the historic heart of Frankfurt and is home to a number important landmarks like Paulskirche and Römer, the city's town hall. Despite taking severe damage in World War II, many of the key buildings were restored starting in the 1950s, utilizing as much of the remaining structures and facades as possible.
An overview of Frankfurt's old town with a view of the busy Main River.
Back in medieval times, large city gates once circled around the city - but only a few remnants remain intact today. The beautiful Eschenheimer Turm has been standing tall since the 15th century, making it one of the city's oldest and most unaltered buildings - and today is one of Frankfurt's most popular tourist destinations.
Since the late 1970s, the skyline of Frankfurt has grown dramatically with countless new skyscrapers constructed over the years. The impressive Deutsche Bank Twin Towers, built from 1979-1984, made a distinctive mark on the city's modern skyline. Nicknamed "Debit" and "Credit", they serve as the headquarters to one of Germany's most important financial institutions, Deutsche Bank. Also visible is the 610 ft tall Trianon, home to another one of the country's largest banks, DekaBank.
The Messeturm, or Trade Fair Tower is another iconic tower on Frankfurt's skyline. Finished in 1990, this 63 story, 843 ft tall skyscraper is well known for its distinctive pyramid top.
A nighttime view of the Messeturm and the surrounding Congress Center Messe Frankfurt, one of Europe's largest convention centers.
One final overview of central Frankfurt with many of the city's most impressive skyscrapers in view - like the Commzerbank Tower, Main Tower, Taunusturm, & Silberturm.
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