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From A to Z New Old Town TOP 10

Point of Interest
in Frankfurt

An urban adventure between glittering skyline and historical treasures

Get ready for a journey of discovery in a city that effortlessly combines history and modernity. It's just a few steps between the majestic imperial cathedral and the impressive skyline - a mix that's just waiting to be explored.

On the banks of the Main is the Museumsufer, an art and culture mile lined with internationally renowned museums. There are shopping opportunities for every taste and a culinary offering that is as diverse as the people of the city itself - the perfect place to linger.

The Frankfurt skyline offers a breathtaking view. From the visitor platform of the Main Tower, high above the modern banking district, a panorama opens up over the region. In the historic centre, the Römer Town Hall, the cathedral and St Paul's Church invite you to discover their stories. Frankfurt welcomes you, ready for unforgettable experiences.

3100  paintings

as well as 660 sculptures, more than 100,000 drawings and prints and 4,000 photographs.

95  metres

is the height of the tower of the imperial cathedral. The climb is something for sporty visitors.

2  km

long is the Museumsufer (Museum Embankment), along which renowned museums are strung like pearls on a necklace.

© #visitrheinmain, David Vasicek

Places of interest

From A to Z

Here you will find historical, curious, scientific, high-calibre for connoisseurs, exciting for children, informative for culture vultures. The Museumsufer on the Main with the famous Städel Museum is something special throughout Germany, because an enormous variety of themes can be found here in a very small space.

In addition, there is the museum quarter around the new Old Town with the Historical Museum, the Schirn Kunsthalle, the MMK Museum of Modern Art and many, many more museums. The financial metropolis is also reflected in the Money Museum of the Deutsche Bundesbank and the new Deutsche Börse Visitors Centre.

From A to Z
  • A deserted Römerberg with an illuminated town hall
    © #visitfrankfurt, Holger Ullmann
  • View into the blue sky, you can see an architectural mix of the half-timbered house Goldene Waage, the cathedral and a white house wall.
    © Hessen Agentur, Florian Trykowski

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© Hessen Agentur, Florian Trykowski

The New Old Town

A project for the century

The New Frankfurt Old Town is a showpiece of modern urban regeneration, blossoming on a historic site. Since 2018, a symbol of respect for history and yet future-orientated. A reconstructed ensemble that breathes old times and yet gives room to new life. Historic façades and alleyways have been lovingly restored to preserve Frankfurt's historical heritage. Visitors stroll through lively streets, discover charming corners and feel the spirit of history in every stone.

Welcome to Frankfurt's New Old Town - where history comes to life.

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  • Man in wheelchair taking a photo of the Stoltze Fountain in the New Old Town.
    © #visitfrankfurt, Andi Weiland, Gesellschaftsbilder
  • A group looks at reconstructed buildings of the New Alstadt
    © #visitfrankfurt, Holger Ullmann
  • A couple walks through the New Old Town, old reconstructed houses in the background
    © Hessen Agentur, Florian Trykowski
  • A couple in the New Old Town look at each other while holding filled glasses of cider in their hands
    © #visitfrankfurt, Holger Ullmann
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Top 10 places of interest

of Frankfurt

Frankfurt am Main is so much more than just a banking and financial centre or the airport! When you explore the most important corners of the city, you will immerse yourself in a world full of history, culture and surprising moments. Be inspired by the diversity and secrets lurking around every corner and discover the city from a whole new perspective!

Here are our highlights!

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