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City Guide - Frankfurt - Sightseeing | ||
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Sightseeing Skyscrapers housing major financial institutions dominate the scene in the central business district. The Westend remains predominantly a residential and business district. Nearby, the Marktplatz (former Market Square), Römer (City Hall), the Kaiserdom (Emperor Cathedral), Paulskirche (Church of St Paul) and the Nikolaikirche (Nicholas Church) are among the attractions of the Altstadt (Old Town). The Bahnhofsviertel around the main station and Kaiserstrasse is the city's red light district, although recently the ubiquitous seediness has developed into a popular and lively entertainment scene. Thirteen museums make up the Museumsufer (Museum Embankment) on the southern bank of the Main, reached on foot via the Eiserner Steg. All Frankfurt's museums are closed on Monday and are open until 2000 on Wednesday. Visitors increasingly flock further south of the Main to Sachsenhausen, the oldest district in Frankfurt, to enjoy Äppelwoi (apple wine) at traditional half-timbered taverns. The best view of the city can be gained from the 120m (394ft) Hennigerturm at Heiner Weg 60. Students and artists contribute to the bohemian atmosphere of the Nordend around Eschenheimer Tor. Tourist Information Tourismus+Congress GmbH Frankfurt am Main Kaiserstrasse 56, Tel: (069) 2123 8800 or 2123 0808 (accommodation reservations). Fax: (069) 2123 7880 or 2124 0512 (reservations). E-mail: info@tcf.frankfurt.de There are two main tourist information centres: at the Hauptbahnhof and at Römerberg 27. Passes The Frankfurt Card, available as a one-day (DM12) or a two-day (DM19) ticket, offers free travel on all RMV transport within the city and to the airport; a 25% reduction on guided city tours; 50% reduction on admission to major attractions and a 30% reduction on Main and Rhine River Tours (departing Frankfurt). The card is available from tourist information offices and the DB Reisezentrum at the main station. |