Frankfurt is Germany’s financial centre; its economy rests on two pillars: banking and international fairs. This city is a cosmopolitan trading centre, there are 100 high-rise buildings, mainly banks or office blocks, project up into the sky epitomizing the city's thriving economy. The modern architecture and financial clout give the city a decidedly American feeling; hence nicknames like 'Bankfurt' or 'Mainhattan'.

But Frankfurt also sports various cultural highlights: Goethe's birthplace and the Museumsufer, an embankment crowded with museums, are just two that come to mind. And if all the sightseeing and cultural activities become too much hassle it is always fun to try Frankfurt's specialty called apple wine in a cozy tavern.