Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, 1749-1832. Germany's national poet. Their Shakespeare, if you will. As…read morewell, a philosopher and scientist, publishing treatises on botany, anatomy and color. Of course, his most famous work was the two-part poetic drama Faust. Here in Frankfurt is a huge statue of the man and the nearby street and plaza are named for him. A Frankfurt native, he was quite the literary celebrity in his day. More than 10,000 letters and 3,000 sketches exist of his works to this day. Some of his quotes... "He is happiest, be he king or peasant, who finds peace in his home." "The way you see people is the way you treat them, and the way you treat them is what they become." "We know accurately only what we know little, with knowledge doubt increases." "If you wish to know the mind of a man, listen to his words." And of course, "Divide and rule, the politician cries; unite and lead, is the watchword of the wise." A very smart man.

Almost every weekend, especially in fine weather there is something going on here, recently it was…read morea Korean festival on a pleasantly sunny day.

Stumbled upon this place during our unexpected layover in Frankfort. This love lock bridge was…read morebeautiful, overlooking the river. A lot of pedestrians were using it for commuting purposes, we were seemingly the only tourists taking pictures. Luckily it wasn't crowded but I see online it can be. I didn't know about it so we didn't have a lock to leave, but it was beautiful to see this tribute to worldwide love.

We have pretty much all heard of the love lock bridge in Paris. Who knew that Frankfurt had its own…read moreversion?! I learned about Eiserner Steg, a.k.a Iron Bridge a.k.a "Love Lock Bridge" while doing some research on the city prior to my trip. It's one of the top attractions in Frankfurt listed on TripAdvisor. Located close to the heart of Frankfurt, here are some tips for checking out the bridge. If you're visiting at a peak hour, expect for there to be a crowd. You'll have people walking around checking out all of the love locks, taking pictures, or walking by. As always, when in a crowded area, be aware of your belongings. Bring your own lock inscribed with the initials of you and your significant other or write your initials on the lock. This is going to be a lot more affordable than purchasing a lock last minute (there are typically vendors selling locks in the area). Part of the fun is finding a spot for your lock, among the endless sea of love locks there. It's a cool experience, and a romantic one at that. While not as famous as the bridge in Paris, and while I haven't been, I would venture to say it's a similar experience. There's even another love lock bridge in Cologne.

Beautiful square in Frankfurt with amazing architecture. We didn't get to stay long but enjoyed…read morewhile we did. Lovely buildings and picturesque spots. I liked the fountain in the middle. Don't know the history of this square but it was just beautiful. Some museums near by too, and short walk to the river.

When visiting pretty much any city or town in Europe, one of the main draws is the main square. Or…read moreone of several town squares. Römerberg is just that. It's a great place to start your exploration of Frankfurt. You'll be surrounded by beautiful architecture. There will be a statue for you to check out. It's a touristy area, sure (so I wouldn't have a meal in the area), but it's also a place locals go to congregate and hang out. With Germany getting bombed heavily during WWII, Römerberg still gives you the feeling of old school Germany. And while I wasn't there in December, if you are, you'll be able to check out the famous Christmas markets Germans are known for. Spend a little time here, walk around, and take it all in.

What's more fun than watching unsuspecting tourists get spat on?! Not much! On the South bank of…read morethe Main river, right in the city center, is Sachsenhausen. It is a quaint historic area full of traditional apple wine pubs. Apple wine is the traditional drink of Frankfurt and MOST Frankfurters will choose it over a pint of beer. Rauscher Brunnen, the sterile looking lady statue, spits at irregular intervals at pedestrians walking by. I was in hysterics when I witnessed an older man get soaked as he posed with the statue for photos. He yelled and ran freakishly as if he was shot! It was one of those cases where you had to be there. The statue was named after an old song and "Rauscher" means "partly fermented cider" in German. The surrounding narrow brick streets, old homes, and wet pants, make this statue a worthwhile stop.

Very friendly opening hours, especially for working people and the staff is nice, helpful and very…read morewell informed.