Having lived in Germany’s financial hub for a few years, Beate Mauder-Kakkar suggests the best way to enjoy the city within a short time frame.
Frankfurt is a city of great importance, not only to the financial world — being the headquarters of the European Central Bank since June 1998 — but also to historians and gourmands alike.
An example of its historic wealth is the imposing seventh century gothic Kaiserdom, the imperial cathedral and former coronation church of the Holy Roman Empire. There is also Paulskirche, seat of the first publicly and freely elected German legislative body, and symbol of German democracy.
The city is popular for its delectable offerings too. There isn’t a dearth of restaurants here, but punctuating Frankfurt’s food scene are nine Michelin-starred restaurants — two have two stars and the remaining seven restaurants have one star. Except Sundays, most are open daily for lunch and dinner. However, for a rustic taste of Frankfurt, I’d suggest the local dining venues.
There is much more to explore within and on the city’s periphery.Apart from the usual hop-on, hop-off buses, rent a bicycle or walk to explore Frankfurt in all its beauty and rich history.
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This story is from the June-July 2017 edition of Business Traveller India.
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