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Frankfurt City Centre is located on the River Main in the German city of Frankfurt. It’s a centre of contrasts, with charming old buildings and avant-garde city skyscrapers lining the streets. The cultural landscape, parks, museums, riverside walks and bustling plazas attract visitors from all over the world.

Many begin to explore the city at The Römerberg, Frankfurt’s Old Town or Altstadt. Beautiful, medieval style timber buildings surround the perimeter of the main square, the Justice Fountain taking pride of place in the centre. This area is home to open fronted shops, cafes and various tourist attractions. Discover the Old Town Hall, the 14th century Gothic Church of St. Leonhard and St. Nicholas Church. Travellers eager to delve deep into city history can visit the nearby Historical Museum with cultural collections ranging from medieval to modern times. Frankfurt City Centre is filled with the arts. Admirers of literature may wish to explore the birthplace of one of Germany’s great writers, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Alternatively, enjoy a performance at the Old Opera House or browse exhibits at the Frankfurt Museum of Modern Art. Shopping is a favourite pastime of Frankfurt residents. Head for Goethestrasse for exclusive labels or NeueKräme or Hauptwache for independent stores and a vibrant cafe culture. Exciting nightlife and an abundance of dining establishments can be found around Kaiserstrasse and Fressgass.

As Frankfurt is in the heart of Germany, it has an exceptional transportation hub. Visitors can reach the city by plane, train, car or bus. Once in the centre, it’s easy to navigate on foot. The major attractions are within a short walk of each other. Frankfurt is connected via the U-Bahn and the S-Bahn metro network. Buses, trams and metro stations are easy to use, frequent and reliable. The city centre also offers taxi and bike taxi services.

The first settlement was discovered in the city centre around the Roman era of 1st century CE. The Altstadt was originally an island created by the River Main. Visitors attempting to reach the old city from across the river found it difficult, yet it offered both economic and strategic military advantages. Today, Frankfurt City Centre is a blend of ancient and modern co-existing side by side in harmony, making it unique and a haven for tourists and business travellers from all over the globe.