City Break Frankfurt.

Sights in Frankfurt

In addition to historical buildings, such as the Römer, the cathedral and the Paulskirche, the city centre also showcases expansive pedestrian zones. The reconstructed "Alte Oper" (Old Opera House), in addition to museums and theatres, testifies that Frankfurt is a cultural centre of international standing. The Museum Embankment on the south side of the Main river, ample recreational facilities, the famous zoo and the Palmengarten complement the attractions on offer.

Alte Oper

The Alte Oper, a High Renaissance building, was inaugurated in 1880 by Emperor Wilhelm I. It was destroyed in 1944 and for many years thereafter was referred to as the "most beautiful ruins" in Germany. Since its re-inauguration in 1981, it has been an integral part of Frankfurt's cultural life and has housed various concerts, performances and conventions.

"Fressgass"

Frankfurt´s culinary mile, the "Fressgass", is located between Opera Square and “Zeil”, one of Germany’s most profitable and popular shopping promenades. After World War I, numerous grocery stores, fruit n´ veg shops and delicatessens took up residence here. The Kalbächer Gasse, which is the origin name, was turned into a pedestrian zone, featuring a colourful variety of food shops, restaurants, cafés, delicatessens, wine and gourmet shops, the "Fressgass" exudes a special charm 

and is a must-see for all visitors of Frankfurt.

Goethe House

The house of Johann Wolfgang Goethe's parents is located at Großer Hirschgraben 23-25. Together with the neighbouring Goethe Museum, it allows an insight into the youth of one of the most important and best known 

German poets.

Paulskirche

The first German national assembly, which established the basis for Germany's current constitution, took place in this church in 1848. Today it serves as a venue for various award ceremonies, as well as political and cultural events.

Sachsenhausen's old town

South of the Main river, in the narrow lanes and cosy timber-framed houses of old Sachsenhausen, there are a variety of cider houses where one can discover not only Frankfurt's trademark drink, "Ebbelwoi" cider, but also other specialities.

Museum Embankment

Culture vultures and museum 

enthusiasts alike are well-catered to here. 13 museums offer something for everyone; there is the Film Museum, the Bibelhaus (bible museum), the German Architecture Museum, the German Leather Museum, the Museum of Communication and the Städel art museum, among others. Frankfurt also features some interesting collections apart from the Museum Embankment, such as the Senckenberg Museum.