Frankfurt is an impressive blend of old and new. Explore Romerberg’s cobblestone streets or gaze upon world-class art at Stadel Museum; this charming destination has something for every traveller to experience.
From medieval half-timbered buildings and charming apple wine local pubs to village-like suburbs. Here are a few of Frankfurt’s best things to do.
The Zeil
The Zeil is one of Germany’s premier shopping streets. It is perhaps most famous for its large department stores which were nearly completely destroyed during air raids during World War II; nevertheless, since that time the street has transformed into an innovative shopping centre – MyZeil being among its highlights and having won an award from International Council of Shopping Centres in 2009.
MyZeil Center at Zeil in Frankfurt’s City centre impresses with its architecture and offers an unforgettable shopping experience. A transparent outer shell lets in natural light while providing stunning views of Frankfurt skyline; plus there are shops and restaurants with diverse food, drink, and product offerings; making this center the ideal way to acclimate after arriving from an airport as it provides many places where visitors can shop or dine without driving themselves around town.
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The Paulskirche
The Paulskirche (Saint Paul’s Church), is an impressive neoclassical church originally used as Germany’s inaugural National Assembly. Now considered a national monument and often serving as the venue for events such as award presentations.
St Paul’s Church served as the meeting point of the Frankfurt Parliament during Germany’s March Revolution of 1848, the first publicly and freely elected legislative body elected directly by citizens. This legislature became the center of constitutional debate within German states; they produced what has become known as the “Frankfurt Constitution” or Paulskirchenverfassung – a draft document outlining both parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy under an hereditary Kaiser, making this document one of the most influential documents ever produced in German political history.
Paulskirche has long been an icon of German unity and democratic freedom, serving as both a cultural center and open to visitors as an impressive church building. Today it offers free entry with plenty of information in English available on its grounds floor.
Paulskirche can be reached easily from the city center by both public transit and car. Take S-Bahn line S1 to Julius-Leber-Brucke or U7 to Eisenacher Strasse, Kleistpark or Bayerischer Platz and you will arrive at this church. Additionally, visitors can purchase a Frankfurt Card which provides discounts on public transport as well as entry to many of Frankfurt’s top attractions; these cards can be bought either online or from various local retailers.
The Stadel Museum
The Stadel Museum stands as Germany’s oldest museum foundation and houses an array of artwork spanning 700 years of European art – beautifully displayed within its stunning building and new underground extension designed by Schneider+Schumacher architects.
The Stadel’s collection spans Renaissance Italian paintings to modern works by Franz Kline and Francis Bacon – and everything in between! A trip to the Stadel offers an immersive journey through European history and culture, beginning with medieval German frondo paintings before moving through to 17th-century Dutch and Flemish masterpieces such as Jan van Eyck’s Lucca Madonna and Johannes Vermeer’s Geographer.
The Stadel Museum boasts an extensive collection of paintings as well as prints and drawings for perusal. Additionally, special exhibits which highlight artistic movements or periods are regularly hosted there; be sure to visit their website before planning your visit!
Visitors to the Stadel Museum can explore it variously, from guided tours to self-paced exploration. Additionally, there is a series of programs tailored specifically for children and families as well as workshops offering artistic techniques in an experiential format for adults.
The Stadel Museum in Frankfurt is an absolute must when visiting Germany, its architecture combining classic and modern elements to create a breathtaking space that showcases their collection. Be it Renaissance masterpieces in its original building or contemporary Garden Halls below ground level – both will leave visitors mesmerized. This world-class museum will surely delight.
The Frankfurt Stock Exchange
The Frankfurt Stock Exchange, or Deutsche Borse, is one of the world’s premier trading centers for securities. As Germany’s most active exchange in terms of trading volume and managed by Deutsche Borse AG, it offers an array of investment and financial services such as market data, trading tools, indices (including its most well-known index, the DAX), ETFs and structured products (TecDAX LDAX CDAX VDAX etc).
A successful Frankfurt Stock Exchange initial public offering (IPO) process can be complex, yet achievable with proper guidance and advice. Selecting an experienced underwriter firm is key in order to complete all steps successfully and successfully prepare for launch of your IPO process. To be sure your launch goes smoothly it is vital that you plan in advance and allow enough time.
The Frankfurt Stock Exchange has a distinguished history of supporting company growth and global investment, playing an instrumental role in European financial markets as it continues to innovate and grow globally. A key player within global economies, its continued development and innovation make it essential to global economic success. Over its lifetime, FSE has invested in sustainability initiatives while leading in responsible investing promotion; also making significant advances in technological innovation while remaining well positioned for the future.
Kleinmarkthalle
The Kleinmarkthalle (literally small market hall) is an iconic food market renowned among Frankfurt locals for selling all sorts of groceries ranging from flowers and coffee, meat, cheese and produce to flowers, coffee and flowers! There are 156 market stalls filled with tempting regional specialities as well as international specialities; long lines form around certain vendors around lunch time!
Schreiber Butcher Stand has been serving up some of the city’s best sausages for more than 80 years and is widely recognized as one of its mainstays. Frau Schreiber herself is legendary, known for her no-nonsense approach and ability to keep lines moving at her tiny stand. Her customers trust in her ability to manage and keep customers satisfied at her tiny stand.
There are other notable stalls as well, like Gref Volsing which sells pork sausages with similar names and traditions as the Frankfurter butt. Both fresh and canned options are available making these tasty souvenirs from your travels easy to take with you wherever life may take them.
Kleinmarkthalle offers more than fresh prepared meals and produce; it also serves as an invaluable meeting spot for Frankfurt community members of all generations. Young people often meet here to chat over drinks at new outside stalls; older generations enjoy sitting up on its terrace adorned with flower boxes to observe those below them mingling below them.
Even though it may be tempting to buy everything on offer at Kleinmarkthalle, a more sensible approach may be to select some staple items and then venture out and explore local restaurants that specialize in what you bought. Frankfurt boasts an incredible variety of dining experiences for any taste imaginable – so be sure to sample its local beers while there.