Frankfurt, Germany
Frankfurt is known as the financial capital of Germany. As you can imagine it is full of tall structures and modern buildings, but there is something different here in Frankfurt. In the states when you travel to the “big city” you expect flashing lights and great spectacles; you kind of forget that here. Even though this is such a great city, Frankfurt maintains its history.
Walking down the shopping district, although the stores themselves are modern, the buildings could have been standing for hundreds of years. Every twist and turn brings new surprises. From CHANEL to Hermes, your shopping pleasures can be filled here. I has to say that this is the first time I have ever walked into a CHANEL store. Even me in my blue jeans and Polo shirt was treated like I belonged there. But € 3,700 for a purse is a little much for me. What was more to my liking was the D&G outlet right around the corner. Hidden gems everywhere.
The walkway is not a smooth clean sidewalk but a cobblestone walkway that shows the history of the city. Instead of water building up on the walkways, cobble stones or brick was used to allow for water to seep into the earth; a natural drainage. Very practical but not very friendly to heels. If you’re going to take a day tour just remember comfortable shoes.
The city is full of life. With such a mixture of culture there is no shortage on food selection. No matter what your in the mood for. We found everything from Korean to Turkish cuisine. Just walking down the street you transition from district to district with complete changes in scenery like you just walked into a different country.
As with a lot of German cities the cathedral is a fundamental part of the city. Churches are such interesting places. Most every city in Germany has one, there is so much history. If there was ever a place where you wanted to humble yourself go to church. But really there is some many exhibits perfectly preserved because the the rules that govern churches in Europe. In Italy we had to go through security in order to enter the church. But not here, there was sort of a coziness when you entered there.
Public transportation is a main stead hold in Europe and Frankfurt is not an exception. There are two major ways to get around. The S Bahn which is the major train or the U Bahn which is the inter city tram. For about €6 you can get a day pass that allows you to travel both the U Bahn and S Bahn to get around. Especially how big this city can be trying to walk across town can take an hour or €20 cab ride through traffic, but all that can be avoided but hopping on an underground train that goes directly to most popular destinations. Plus trains are such a way of life here you don’t know what kind of magic you will find on the train.
Frankfurt is such a great city, from the culture to the nightlife. You will not be disappointed.