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Sunday, June 26, 2005
Frankfurt
For many visitors to Europe, Frankfurt-am-Main is the first port of call as its airport is a major travel hub. Frankfurt is also a major rail hub with one of the largest train stations in Europe.
Frankfurts Hauptbahnhof is one of the best things in Frankfurt. Saying a train station is the best place in town is usually an insult, but it is truly a sight to see - a cathedral of travel.
If you are travelling on a Eurailpass
Frankfurt makes a good base for a few days as you can travel easily to and from other cities.
I had low expectations of Frankfurt, mainly because it is always promoted as being the business capital of Europe and a modern city with skyscrapers. Being a city of industry, it was high up on the R.A.F's to do list, and done it was - 80% of the old city was destroyed in 1944.
Part of the Altstadt (Old Town) was rebuilt. This area includes the Römerberg with its picturesque square and Dom (Cathedral). The Dom was the coronation site for Holy Roman Emperors from 1562 to 1792. The Doms 15th century gothic tower survived bombing, though most of the building is new.
Römerberg Square
The Main river flows through the city (hence the name Frankfurt-am-Main) and there are miles of tree lined paths along the river that make for a scenic riverside.
European Central bank
Frankfurts Hauptbahnhof is one of the best things in Frankfurt. Saying a train station is the best place in town is usually an insult, but it is truly a sight to see - a cathedral of travel.
If you are travelling on a Eurailpass
I had low expectations of Frankfurt, mainly because it is always promoted as being the business capital of Europe and a modern city with skyscrapers. Being a city of industry, it was high up on the R.A.F's to do list, and done it was - 80% of the old city was destroyed in 1944.
Part of the Altstadt (Old Town) was rebuilt. This area includes the Römerberg with its picturesque square and Dom (Cathedral). The Dom was the coronation site for Holy Roman Emperors from 1562 to 1792. The Doms 15th century gothic tower survived bombing, though most of the building is new.
Römerberg Square
The Main river flows through the city (hence the name Frankfurt-am-Main) and there are miles of tree lined paths along the river that make for a scenic riverside.
European Central bank
Posted by James Clark - editor of itravelnet.com
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