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Frankfurt - Germany
Frankfurt am Main is located by the Main River in Germany’s second largest metropolitan area. Home to the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, European Central Bank and the German Federal Bank, this dynamic city is known as the financial center of continental Europe and has been playfully nicknamed “Bankfurt” and “Mainhattan”. With intricate transportation networks, it also serves as a major hub and millions of people pass through Frankfurt Airport, Europe’s third busiest airport by passenger traffic, and Frankfurt Central Station each day. The city skyline is marked by impressive skyscrapers, including the two...Read More

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The Courtyard by Marriott is a state of the art hotel with 236 rooms equipped with everything you...
Slightly resembling a modern art museum, the boldly decorated Goldman 25hours is a boutique hotel...
Visiting Frankfurt on a business tour or for an extravagant vacation? Sheraton Frankfurt Airport is...
Hotel Elbe is located at the heart of Frankfurt and is only 15km from the airport and a few km from...
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    • Transportation/Getting Around

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    Traveling by bus isn’t a very ...    		 Car for hire
    Driving around Frankfurt is not ...
    Tram
    Trams are the best mode of ...    		 Taxi
    Exploring Frankfurt by a taxi is a ...
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    Before you hire a car, you need to ...    		 Bike
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    Frankfurt - Germany

    Frankfurt History
    Most of Frankfurt’s history revolves around its location, a swampy valley at the intersection of two river channels. Though artifacts can be found dating back to the Paleolithic period, the first settlements were of the Romans during the first century CE.  After Roman settlement, the first reference to the name Frankfurt in history appears as ‘Franconofurd’ the “ford of the Franks” where the river could be traversed by wading. Charlemagne had a royal court here and in 822, his son Emperor Ludwig the Pious, ordered the construction of the residential areas of the city. In the... read more

    Maritim Hotel Frankfurt
    Set in a peaceful and secluded place accessible via a taxi ride, this fancy 8 story hotel is one of...    		 Fleming’s Deluxe Hotel
    Ideally located in the heart of the city and one of the most amazingly decorated hotels in...
    The Pure
    A unique hotel, the Pure is an embodiment of modern architecture and elegance with its clean and...    		 Courtyard by Marriott
    The Courtyard by Marriott is a state of the art hotel with 236 rooms equipped with everything you...
    Sheraton Frankfurt Airport
    Visiting Frankfurt on a business tour or for an extravagant vacation? Sheraton Frankfurt Airport is...    		 Le Meridien Parkhotel Frankfurt
    Perhaps the most artistic and might I say ‘addictive’ hotel in all of Frankfurt is the Le...
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    Nordwest Zentrum
    Nordwest is a large shopping complex located in the north of Frankfurt. It has around 150 well...    		 Schillerpassage
    Another one of Frankfurt’s exclusive and indulgent shopping localities is the Schillerpassage...
    Hessen Centre
    One of the four largest shopping arcades is the Hassen Center, with over 115 specialty shops. It is...    		 Hanne Kley
    Not your typical toy store, Hanne Kley is an expensive store that specializes in toys handcrafted...
    Neu-Isenburg-Zentrum
    Another famous shopping center in Frankfurt, Isenburg is located in the south of the city and was...    		 58's Buy Heidt
    One of Frankfurt’s upscale shops, this boutique stocks many international designers like Yohji...
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    Euro Marathon Frankfurt
    An arduous 26.2 mile distance is covered by the almost 10,000 runners that take part in this...    		 Fasching
    This event is characterized by general liveliness and chaos across the city and can be compared to...
    CineLatino
    This is Frankfurt’s annual Latin Film Festival. During this time moviegoers gather to watch the...    		 Autumn Dippe Fair
    This fair originates from the same concept as the Spring Dippe fair. It’s a fun filled day and an...
    Summer Festival Opernplatz
    A great way to enjoy the summer in Frankfurt is to attend the Opernplatz Festival, when...    		 Museumsuferfest
    This is one of Frankfurt’s biggest outdoor events with a variety of activities. From modern...
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    Tiger Restaurant
    Cuisine: International
    One of Frankfurt’s finest dining establishments, this restaurant...    		 Acquapazza
    Cuisine: Italian
    One of the pricey restaurants in Frankfurt, Acquapazza...
    Silk Restaurant
    Cuisine: Fusion, Austro-German
    The dining experience at Silk has an...    		 Surf ‘n Turf Steak House
    Cuisine: Steaks and seafood
    Arguably the best Steak house in all of Germany, Surf ‘n Turf...
    Restaurant Francais
    Cuisine: French
    Located in the lobby of the Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof...    		 Taj Mahal
    Cuisine: Indian- Pakistani
    This is a high priced Indian restaurant that...
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    Fast Facts
    •    Location: Frankfurt has a very attractive location. It is set beautifully on an ancient ‘ford’ (which is the place where a river may be crossed) on the River Main. 524km in length, this river crosses a lot of major German cities, including Bavaria. The city is in the heart of the ‘Rhine’ which is the largest metropolitan region in Germany.
    •    Dialing codes:  country code: +49,  city code to Frankfurt: +69
    •    Emergency (police or ambulance): 112
    •    Airport enquiry:   1. Frankfurt Hahn (HHN): (06543) 509 200.
                                2.Flughafen Frankfurt/Main (FRA):  (069) 6900

    •    Population: 667330
    •    Density: 2638 per sq km
    •    Language: The official language is German but English is also widely used by the people, followed by Spanish and Italian since 25.4% of the population is comprised of non Germans.
    •    Total spread of the city: Frankfurt covers a total area of 248.31 sq km and rises to an elevation of 112m.
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    When To Go

    When to go
    The ideal time for you to visit Frankfurt is the late spring to early autumn period in the months of April and May. The summer months are usually warm around 25 °C to 35 °C with high levels of ...

    Kids In Tow

    Günthersburgpark
    One of the largest parks in Frankfurt, Guntherburgpark is filled with summer activities like ...
    Frankfurt Zoo
    The biggest attraction for families with children and toddlers is the Frankfurt Zoo. Located in the ...
    Panoramabad
    An indoor facility that contains swimming pools and plunge pools for adults, children and ...

    Health & Safety

    Health and safety
    Compared to other western cities, Frankfurt is a pretty safe place to be and crimes are rare. People are quite peaceful and very welcoming. ...

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