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Frankfurt's main train station was opened in 1888 after five hard years of construction work. It is still one of the largest train stations in Europe with 25 platforms and over 1,500 trains departing every day. The monumental n... more
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Daniella_22 said
… at Ingolstadt Hauptbahnhof we left the Villa 11:35 but then of course the buses left as soon as we got… continue reading »
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Built between 1460 and 1520, this historic monastery is worth a visit for its architecture alone. Yet there is much more to see than just thick brick walls. The refectory is considered to be one of the most beautiful Renaissanc... more
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The house where Goethe was born on August 28 1749, is a fine example of how the well-to-do lived in the late baroque era. In 1733 Goethe's family acquired two neighboring half-timbered houses in Großen Hirschgraben. The family... more
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Paulskirche (St. Paul's Church) became famous not as a church, but as a meeting place. Built to replace the Barfüßerkirche (Church of the Barefooted), it was opened in 1833. The first freely-elected German parliament sat here i... more
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After Frankfurt's old town was destroyed during the Second World War, heated discussions took place as to how the area between the Dom and Römer should be rebuilt. Towards the end of the 1970s the town council began to reconstr... more
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Founded in 1877 by a group of private citizens, the Museum für Angewandte Kunst was extended in the 1980s and is now run by the City of Frankfurt, boasting a total of over 30,000 exhibits. The applied art pieces on display are... more
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This bar in the historic Eschenheimer Tower is slowly establishing itself as a meeting point for Frankfurt's in-crowd. The interior features a long, black bar, red and black leather chairs, and a huge crystal chandelier. The se... more
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The Old Opera House still looks as magnificent and imposing as it did when it was opened by Kaiser Wilhelm I in 1880. The building was financed by wealthy Frankfurt citizens and was designed in Italian Renaissance style by Rich... more
Real Travelers who've been here
bnajarian said
… public viewing platform; Goethe Haus, the birthplace of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe; Alte Oper, the old… continue reading »
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A terrific shopping experience, the Christmas Market in Frankfurt features booths manned by local crafters and artisans with handmade items such as toys, ceramics, woodcarvings, marionettes, candles, ornaments, and one-of-a-kin... more
Frankfort on the Main Travel Experiences
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Touching Down in the Fatherland
Vancouver, Canada to Frankfurt, Germany.Chester: We decided to take the comfy route to the Vancouver International Airport via Greyhound.... Continue reading »
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Are We there Yet?
Our travel adventure started with a flight from Spokane to Denver which was on time. The flight leaving Denver was delayed one hour due t... Continue reading »
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On My Way Home
By the time you read this, I'll be home.We had a few little adventures the last day, driving slowly north from our houseboat haven toward... Continue reading »
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Made it to Germany Safely
We made it safely to Germany and are now waiting in the hotel lobby for my German exchange student, her family an... Continue reading »
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hotel Marla May
We met Marla in Norway. Marla and BJ were on their Norway in a nutshell getaway when we told them about our trip. They said we should s... Continue reading »
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