Frankfurt Germany has had the reputation for sometime as being a center for business and finance. By no means is this incorrect. It is home to the European Central Bank and is one of the major finance centers on the continent. However, there's so much more to the city than the business flowing through its streets and the skyscrapers that dominate the view. Beneath the surface, Frankfurt tourism actually thrives on the arts.

Located in the state of Hesse, Frankfurt is a thriving metropolis full of international and local cultural flavors. Located along the banks of the Main River, the city serves as an essential trade hub for the rest of Europe. Yet the atmosphere is surprisingly open and relaxed for a city famed for its business. Since 1980, the city has even organized a drive to bring back those who were driven away from the city because of National Socialism. Frankfurt Germany has striven to make its population even more cosmopolitan and can boast a foreign population of more than 25%.

There are plenty of interesting places to visit in Frankfurt Germany and, much like the rest of the country, many of them relate to history. Poetry lovers will of course pay a visit to the birthplace of Frankfurt's own Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Meanwhile, the Imperial Cathedral, known as the Kaiserdom, is an excellent historical landmark. It was within those hallowed walls that the leaders of the Holy Roman Empire were chosen. Over the years it witnessed the coronation of ten Emperors.

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Further shattering the stereotype as a town for business and nothing more is the incredible stretch of museums along both sides of the river Main. Thirteen museums can be found there, and another twenty more can be found throughout the city. Frankfurt tourism is cultivated by hosting new exhibits on a regular basis.

Of all the places to visit in Frankfurt Germany the most aesthetically pleasing is probably the Palmengarten. It was established in 1868 by the citizens of Frankfurt; fifty acres of gardens bloom with flowers and other unusual plants throughout the year. During the summer, concerts and festivals are held and during the winter, flowers are grown inside greenhouses. In the Palmengarten in Frankfurt, Germany it's okay to stop and smell the roses.

However, there's more to Frankfurt tourism than just what is within the city limits. Within an hour by car or bus you can find places to try local wine or even take a ride on the river Rhine to Loreley Rock. Nearby are mountains and forests which are excellent for hiking.

Feeling overwhelmed by all the different options? Don't worry, there are plenty of guided tours that stop by most of the interesting places to visit in Frankfurt Germany. Day trips are an excellent way to get to know the city leaving your evenings free to explore the bustling nightlife.