The City
Frankfurt is the largest city in German city of Hesse and the fifth largest in the entire Germany. The city has an estimated population of 670,000 as of the year 2008. This city is the location of prestigious banks which include the European Central bank and the German Federal Bank. The Frankfurt Trade Fair and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange is also located in this city making it the financial and transportation center in Germany and the largest financial center in the entire European Continent.
Tourism
Airport:
Terminal 1- Hugo Eckener Ring Latitude and Longitude: +50°03’00’N +8°33’55E
Terminal 2- Kapitan-Lehmann-Strasse Latitude and Longitude: +50°03’05’N +8°35’00Ë
Frankfurt is one of the busiest cities in Germany and the banking center of Germany. This city is reached either by plane, by car, by train, and by bus. However, the most convenient mode of transportation in going to Frankfurt is to travel by plane. The Frankfurt Airport is located 12 kilometers away from the city center. It is composed of two terminals namely Terminal 1 (Hugo Eckener Ring) and the Terminal 2 (Kapitan-Lehmann-Strasse).
Airlines:
The following airlines have regular flights to Frankfurt Airport:
- China Airlines
- Cathay Pacific
- Delta Air Lines
- JAL Japan Airlines
- Korean Air
- Lufthansa
- Malaysia Airlines
What to see:
- Saint Paul’s Church
- Old Opera House
- Frankfurt Opera house
- Saint Katherine’s Church
- Hauptwache
- Zeil
- Our Lady’s Peace Church
- Wholesale Market Hall
- Goethe House
- The Museum of Applied Arts
- Skyscrapers
Events
- Frühlings Dippemess – An annual Spring festival with fair rides, arts, crafts, food and wine.
- Sound of Frankfurt - A street party celebrating Frankfurt's musical heritage with live bands.
- Autumn Flower Show – An exhibition of local fall flowers and trees prior to the first snows.
- Museumsuferfest and Rainbow Quai – A festival of culture, music, food and fun. Also offering art exhibits, live music, film screenings and plenty of apple wine.
Accommodation
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General Information
The city of Frankfurt is rich in cultural festivities showcasing the city’s colorful culture and somehow it’s historic past. One of Frankfurt’s musical festivals is the “Sound of Frankfurt”. It is held in the city’s center and was regularly held each year from 1994 to 2004. A number of artists and bands perform in open air venues. These concerts are for free. The performers perform in eight stages scattered all across Zeil. This festival attracts an estimated 500,000 visitors each year. The performances include playing of music of different genres such as rock, Latino, house, alternative and pop. Another brilliant festival in Frankfurt which attracts visitors is the “Museums riverbank Festival”. This festival is held usually in the month of August every year and attracts an approximately three million spectators. The festival lasts for three days with activities such as the opening of museums up to the late hours of the night, the performance of live bands, dance shows and the setting up of several booths for different crafts, jewelery, foods and clothes from all around the world. The “Skyscrapers Festival” is a festival unique in Germany. This celebration lasts for two days wherein the skyscrapers in Frankfurt are open for the public to explore. Skydivers, base jumpers, laser shows and fireworks are added attractions. An estimated crowd of 1.2 million visitors attends and takes part in this unique festivity.
Weather:
The weather in Frankfurt has warm summer and cold winter, basically a temperate continental climate. The weather is of mild nature with no real extremes in temperature and severeness of climate.
