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Frankfurt: From Skyscraper City to the Heart of History
Frankfurt on the Main, Germany

Frankfurt: From Skyscraper City to the Heart of History

Discover a city of contrasts - from the gleaming steel of "Mainhattan" to the historical heart of Germany.

1h 18min
Duration
2.3 km
Distance
8
places
40
stories

What to expect

Discover a city of contrasts - from the gleaming steel of "Mainhattan" to the historical heart of Germany.

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Audio quality
Professional narration
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Native speaker
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Content
History and culture
Frankfurt: From Skyscraper City to the Heart of History

8 unique places

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Euro symbol: Gateway to Mainhattan

The mighty, blue symbol of the Euro standing proudly in front of the former headquarters of the European Central Bank. It is an icon of Frankfurt's financial power.

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Euro symbol: Gateway to Mainhattan
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Commerzbank Tower: The Green Giant

An impressive, 259-meter skyscraper that was the tallest building in Europe for years. It is famous for its triangular shape and innovative "sky gardens."

Commerzbank Tower: The Green Giant
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Maintower: With the head in the clouds

A 200-meter high skyscraper, famous for being the only one in the city to offer a public observation deck on the roof.

Maintower: With the head in the clouds
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Goethe's House: The Birth of a Genius

The family home of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, the birthplace of the great poet. Destroyed during the war and faithfully reconstructed, it now houses a museum.

Goethe's House: The Birth of a Genius
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Hauptwache: The heart at the crossroads

The historic building of the former main municipal guard post, standing on one of the most important squares and transportation hubs of the city.

Hauptwache: The heart at the crossroads
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St. Paul's Church: The Cradle of Democracy

The oval, neoclassical church that became a symbol of German democracy. It was here that the first all-German parliament gathered in 1848.

St. Paul's Church: The Cradle of Democracy
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Römer: Town Hall from a Postcard

The historic city hall, the heart of Frankfurt for over 600 years. Its characteristic facade with three gables is the most recognizable symbol of the city.

Römer: Town Hall from a Postcard
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Imperial Cathedral: Crown of the Empire

The Gothic Cathedral of St. Bartholomew, known as the "Kaiserdom" (Imperial Cathedral). For centuries, it was the place of royal elections and coronations of emperors of the Holy Roman Empire.

Imperial Cathedral: Crown of the Empire
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Everything you need for your tour

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Audio guide

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Stories and legends

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Architecture

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