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- The word is a portmanteau of Main, the river on which Frankfurt lies, and Manhattan, a reference to the inner city area's visually impressive high rises and skyscrapers, a special feature for a European city.
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The word Mainhattan is a portmanteau of two words: Manhattan (the island borough which holds most of New York City‘s skyline) and the river Main which runs through Frankfurt. The name Mainhattan signals the economic surge of the Frankfurt metropolis in recent decades.
Mainhattan is a term referring to Frankfurt's skyline, especially that of its central business district, the Bankenviertel. The word is a portmanteau of Main, the river on which Frankfurt lies, and Manhattan, a reference to the inner city area's visually impressive high rises and skyscrapers, a special feature for a European city.
May 27, 2003 · Frankfurt am Main may be the city's official name but it's often referred to as Bankfurt or Mainhattan. That's hardly surprising: the city has more than 40 gleaming skyscrapers, the...
Dec 1, 2009 · With its forest of skyscrapers perched on the banks of the Main River, Frankfurt has been dubbed Germany’s “Mainhattan.”
With its forest of skyscrapers perched on the banks of the Main River, Frankfurt has been dubbed "Mainhattan" — the city leads the country in high-rises (mostly bank headquarters). For a commanding view over the whole cityscape, ride up to the 54th floor of the Main Tower .
Bankenviertel ( German pronunciation: [ˈbaŋkŋ̍ˌfɪʁtl̩]; banking quarter) is the name of the central business district in Frankfurt, Germany where many banks, insurance companies, and other financial institutions are located.
