Frankfurt am Main
Situated in the heart of Europe, Frankfurt is the financial and transportation center of Germany. It is home to the European Central Bank and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and is one of the largest financial centers in continental Europe. Frankfurt is also home to many cultural institutions and museums, most of them lined up along the Main river on the Museumsufer (museum embankment), and a large botanical garden, the "Palmengarten". The best-known museums are the Städelsche Kunstinstitut (civic art institute) und Städtische Galerie (civic gallery), called Städel, and the Senckenberg Natural History Museum. Others include the Museum for Modern Art, the Schirn Art Gallery, museums for architecture, movies, communications and the Jewish Museum.
Given that almost every third person in Frankfurt holds a non-German passport, life in the city is international and multilingual. Frankfurt's airport is an international hub, and its more than 45 million passengers a year make it the largest airport on the European continent. From Frankfurt, major metropolitan areas like London, Paris, Prague, Milan, Berlin and Madrid are within easy reach by plane, train or car. The Frankfurt Trade Fair Center (Messe Frankfurt) is one of the oldest in the world and a major global player. Whether it's the Frankfurt Book Fair, Music Fair, or International Motor Show, the facility attracts approximately 2.7 million visitors to Frankfurt every year.
Internationally acclaimed exhibition venues, colorful cultural highlights and sightseeing attractions on every corner. First-class sporting events, superb shopping, great entertainment opportunities and a fabulous transport system. Frankfurt is going to be a memorable place for you to spend some time.
