Frankfurt

Views & landmarks

Messeturm

Messeturm is a 64-story, 257-meter skyscraper in Frankfurt, completed in 1990. For several years after its completion, it held the title of the tallest building in Germany and Europe.

Museums & galleries

Städel Museum

An art museum on the Museumsufer along the Main River in Frankfurt, boasting one of Germany's finest collections. It brings together a wide-ranging collection of paintings, sculptures, photographs, and prints under one roof.

Temples & religious sites

St. Paul's Church, Frankfurt am Main

The Paulskirche is a historic building in central Frankfurt where Germany's first freely elected national assembly convened. It no longer functions as a church but hosts various events, including the annual Peace Prize of the German Book Trade ceremony held during the Frankfurt Book Fair.

Temples & religious sites

Frankfurt Cathedral

Frankfurt Cathedral is a Gothic Roman Catholic church in the heart of the city. Dedicated to St. Bartholomew, it is regarded as a landmark of the downtown area.

Views & landmarks

Main Tower

This towering skyscraper rises above downtown Frankfurt and stands as one of the defining landmarks of the city's skyline. It's a great spot to stroll among the high-rises and take in Frankfurt's modern cityscape.

Shopping & districts

Höchst

Höchst is a small town on the Main River, about 10 km west of downtown Frankfurt. Its old town features around 400 surviving half-timbered houses, making for a pleasant stroll through its historic lanes.

Views & landmarks

Westendstrasse 1

This 208-meter, 53-story skyscraper stands in Frankfurt's Westend-Süd district and was completed in 1993. It ranks among the tallest buildings in Frankfurt and Germany, making it a standout feature of the skyline.

Museums & galleries

Senckenberg Museum

The Senckenberg Museum of Natural History in Frankfurt is Germany's second-largest natural history museum. It's famous for having Europe's largest dinosaur fossil exhibit, making it a great place to visit with children.