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Frankfurt am Main (German: [ˈfʁaŋkfʊʁt ʔam ˈmaɪn] ⓘ; lit. " Frank ford on the [a] Main ") is the most populous city in the German state of Hesse . Its 773,068 inhabitants as of 2022 make it the fifth-most populous city in Germany, [b] and it is the only city in the country rated as an " alpha world city " according to GaWC .
6 days ago · Frankfurt am Main, city in western Germany that lies along the Main River about 19 miles upstream from its confluence with the Rhine River at Mainz. There is evidence of Celtic and Germanic settlements in the city dating from the 1st century BCE, as well as Roman remains from the 1st and 2nd centuries CE.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Fascinating architecture: explore the unique juxtaposition of historic half-timbered houses and modern skyscrapers. Meet inspiring people: Frankfurt lives through its residents - diverse, cosmopolitan and warm. With every step you take through our city, you will discover a piece of what makes Frankfurt so special.
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Learn about the history, culture, and attractions of Germany's business capital and financial center. Discover how Frankfurt am Main became a major city on the Main river, a hub of commerce and finance, and a cultural destination with its skyscrapers, museums, and landmarks.
- Städel Museum. Founded in 1815, this world-renowned art gallery has an outstanding collection of European art from masters including Dürer, Rembrandt, Rubens, Renoir,…
- Kaiserdom. Frankfurt’s red-sandstone cathedral is dominated by a 95m-high Gothic tower, which can be climbed via 328 steps. Construction began in the 13th century;…
- Senckenberg Museum. Life-size dinosaur mock-ups guard the front of Frankfurt’s natural history museum. Inside the early 1900s neo-baroque building, exhibits cover…
- Römerberg. The Römerberg is Frankfurt’s old central square. Ornately gabled half-timbered buildings, reconstructed after WWII, give an idea of how beautiful the city…
Frankfurt in 1612 Coat of arms of Frankfurt am Main. The city of Frankfurt am Main started on a hill at a ford in the Main River. The city developed into a financial centre, nicknamed the smallest metropolis in the world.
Learn about Frankfurt, the financial centre, the European city, the traffic hub, the smallest metropolis in the world. Discover its culture, history, festivals, green spaces, skyline and more.
