This plaza was perfect for people watching; clowns, mimes, a gorilla and three different brides all…read morepass through. Lots of restaurants, outdoor seating and church and a beautiful fountain. The band played & we sat here to take it all in. Romerberg is the historical center of Frankfurt's old town, known as Altstadt with traditional half-timbered houses & medieval Fountain of Justice in the square's center. Most buildings were destroyed in WWII, local authorities have reconstructed the main Frankfurt Square in recent decades & built new buildings in accordance with original plans. The square is dominated by the Romer building complex (City Hall), seat of the Frankfurt city administration. In Romerberg there are many cafes, shops, craftsmen's workshops & museums. Recommended are St Nicholas Church, St Paul's Church &Historical Museum. The square is also well known for Christmas Markets & imperial coronations. The Coronation Route, a walking tour through the colorful historic old town is recommended.

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.

Whenever visiting a city for the first time, if there's an observation deck, I think it's a…read morefantastic way to begin to explore your surroundings. Seeing a city from a helicopter-level view puts the whole city into perspective. So we did just that upon arriving at Frankfurt. Located in the financial district of Frankfurt, finding this large skyscraper was a little confusing but we realized we were at the right place when we saw a small line outside. Depending on the time of day you visit, and whether it's a weekend, you may have to wait a little while. The line went by fast for us. Once you get inside, and you pay a reasonable fee (less than 10 euros), you'll take an elevator to the top to reach the observation deck. Take a couple of pics, enjoy the views, and you'll be on your way. It's a quick attraction that you can get out of the way in 30 minutes or so unless there's a long line. Main Tower is the third most popular attraction in Frankfurt according to TripAdvisor. And the 4th tallest building in Germany. Enjoy the views!

If you've been up to an observation platform on a big city building before, they all do seem to be…read moresimilar but still fun. The Frankfurt main tower is no exception with some great views and an overly slow security and ticket process which you should allow extra time for. There are bathrooms up top and people are all friendly and willing to help take photos.

This old pedestrian bridge is full of locks . There was steps up from Main. When we crossed the…read morebridge, we saw floating restaurants, Viking River cruises, and tour boats ... Eiserner Steg Bridge from 1869 was made of iron and is the 2nd oldest. We enjoyed the skyline views from the main tower to see the city from 200 meters up.

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.

Very cool area of bars, bars, and more bars…read more Ran into a bartender in Chicago....who recognized me....and he used to work at the English Pub in this area....small world ! Kinda touristy....but looking beyond the young drunks and pseudo mofa staerks.... If you can...enjoy the architecture during the day...and come back for the partying at night.. Well worth checking out...Frankfurt has some cool stuff to do.... I won't share my "where to park" secrets here ! One of the best Doner Kebab places across from Hard Rock on the Grosse Rittergasse..(sp?)

Pure awesomeness! This was my favorite place to go when I lived out there. The underground videoke…read morebar and the Irish pub were my 2 favs. Doner Kebabs accross the street after bar hopping are a must.

After exploring the city to the fullest, we were looking for a spot to grab a drink. I had done a…read morelittle research on the most reviewed bars in town (with good ratings) and Eschenheimer Turm Cafe was one of the ones that I jotted down. It was also close to where we were so we walked over for happy hour. Ambiance (3.5/5): This bar and restaurant is known for it's tower. From doing a little research, I found that there's limited seating in the tower. Unfortunately, this wasn't a possibility when we were there, so we sat out on their spacious patio. A bit of a bummer, but we made the most of it. The weather was nice so the patio wasn't a bad consolation prize. Al fresco dining is the way to go in Europe. Service (3/5): Pretty much your standard European service. Not terribly attentive, not terribly efficient, but it does the job. You'll have to track down your waiter here and there, but that's pretty much the standard in Germany and Europe as a whole. Food (N/A): We only stopped by for drinks so I can't comment on the food. Drinks (3/5): They have a pretty extensive cocktail list, and it was happy hour, so we were able to get a good deal on their adult beverages. The cocktails are pretty much standard cocktails, not a lot on the inventive side of things. I'm talking things like margaritas, mojitos, Hugos, etc. Eschenheimer Turn Cafe made for a nice break during a day of exploring. It just would have been fun to sit in the tower as it's their most distinctive feature.

What a delightful experience!…read more I was a little surprised when we got here to find out that we wouldn't be dining inside the tower, which was what I had previously expected, but we had a great time nonetheless! You can make a reservation ahead of time online, but we found it didn't do anything special for us as we were told to just pick anywhere to sit and eat as it wasn't very crowded when we arrived. There is SOME indoor dining, but sitting outside is much more pleasant, especially in the summer. They have VEGAN SCHNITZEL on the menu, which was very exciting for me as I am of German heritage but am now vegetarian, so I haven't eaten schnitzel since I stopped eating meat. It was delicious and very satisfying! Also, you CAN go up in the tower. The restrooms are actually up at the top of the tower, which I found very interesting as I wouldn't think it would be ideal to install plumbing at the top of a 15th castle tower. Be sure to go check it out, even if you don't have to pee! Tip: if you order extra sauce, they will charge you for it. We were unaware of this as extra sauce is usually at no charge where we're from (the U.S.), so this is a warning to any Americans who plan to come here.

Ok. I honestly didn't have any background on Goethe, but a friend did and said I should come here…read more It was close to my hotel so I checked it out. I found this very Interesting and can see why there is so much admiration and respect from fellow Germans. It is worth a visit if you are in the area.

It's 5 euro to enter. I would recommend getting the audio guide too for 3 euros…read more Nice 4 story house with paintings, clocks, furniture and really old books including some first edition Shakespeare works. Goethe was well educated and privileged and it helped him to be one of the best German writers ever in history. If you come during the summer time, the rooms are a bit warm, since they do not have air conditioning.

If you have a few thousand Euros burning a hole in your pocket. No wait. If you have MANY thousands…read moreof Euros burning a hole in your pocket, Goethestraße is the place for you. This neatly ordered street is where you will find all of the most famous world brands. Masimo Dutti, Dior, Jimmy Choo, Mont Blanc, Cartier, Ferragamo, et cetera. This is where you can easily drop enough money for some people to buy a house. It's an interesting tourist attraction but Yelp doesn't pay me enough to do anything more than look in the windows.

Another perfect spot for a photo opportunity, the Bull and Bear are in front of the Frankfurt Stock…read moreExchange, which is the largest of the seven regional securities exchanges in Germany. The origins of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange go back to medieval trade fairs in the 11th century. As Frankfurt developed into a regional power center, the bourse was established in 1585. After 1949 and the end of World War II, the Frankfurt Stock Exchange became the leading stock exchange in Germany. The bull and the bear were erected in 1985 by artist Reinhard Dachlauer and rubbing the bull's, uh, parts, is similar to the Charging Bull sculpture of Wall Street in New York (see https://www.yelp.com/biz/charging-bull-new-york-3) which will bring you good financial luck. I opted instead to take a selfie with my hand on the horn of the bull. The concept of "bull" and "bear" are to do with the stock market. An upward market is considered a "bull market" because the bull's horns are pointed upwards. A downward market is a "bear market" because the bear's claws are pointed downwards. And now you know!

Who doesn't like a high gothic church.! We stopped in here…read morejust to check it out it was free to get in and the organ was playing! It is hugh! So many beautiful carvings and pictures. This cathedral took 600 years to build and received massive damage during the war but it's beautiful today. There are many shops and restaurants within walking distance.

So happy that our tour guide stopped here and allowed us to explore Dom St. Bartholomaus freely…read moreduring our walking tour of Frankfurt. it is stunning. The church is the main church of Frankfurt. It is the largest religious building in the city and a former collegiate church. Although the English name is the Frankfurt Cathedral, it has never been an actual cathedral. Rather it is a Kaiserdom or an "imperial great church" or the Dom because of its historic role as former election and coronation church of the Holy Roman Empire. The earliest church, and an adjacent royal palace which stood on the site, was originally founded in 852. The palace itself was created in the 9th century under Louis the Pious, the son of Charlemagne. Centuries later, the Palace Church was replaced twice as the community changed. Since 1356, when the Golden Bull of 1356 was issued by Charles IV, the Holy Roman Emperor, emperors of the Holy Roman Empire were elected in this collegiate church as Kings of the Romans. From 1562 to 1792, emperors-elect were crowned here. When the city of Frankfurt secularized, St. Bartholomew's became the city's main church. In 1867, St. Bartholomew's was destroyed by a fire and rebuilt in its present style. During World War II, the old town of Frankfurt was devastated by bombardments of the Allied Air Forces. St. Bartholomew's suffered severe damage. The interior was burned out completely. It was restored in the 1950s. Definitely worth a stop in Frankfurt.