The Top 10 Things To Do And See In The Frankfurt Altstadt

Boasting modernity, steel and concrete skyscrapers, Frankfurt is unlike any other city in Germany. A high-powered business and finance hub, home to the glowing new headquarters of the European Central Bank. However, at its heart, Frankfurt is a vibrant, traditional and charming city, featuring welcoming apple wine taverns, village-like areas, boutiques and street art, large parks and half-timbered buildings huddled between medieval streets.

1. St. Paul's Church

Church, Cathedral

Located in the heart of Frankfurt, St. Paul’s Church, locally known as Paulskirche,is a historical church dating back to 1789. It was consecrated as a protestant church and has served its fair share of purposes: as a home to Germany’s first National Assembly, a meeting place for people to see American President John F. Kennedy deliver a speech in 1963, and as a venue for awards ceremonies and other special events. Its historic value and outstanding architecture are undeniable, which will make your visit a history class you really shouldn’t miss.

2. Old Opera House

Concert Hall, Opera House

Inaugurated in the late 18th century, this Italian Renaissance-style Alte Oper, as it is known to locals, attracts visitors from all over the world to its around 300 concerts and events each year. Burnt out in the Second World War, it just avoided being razed but was finally reconstructed between 1976 and 1981 to its original state, featuring the statues of Mozart and Goethe. The Great Hall, famed for its excellent acoustics and swathed in mahogany, welcomes the performances of national, as well as international ensembles and soloists,