Frankfurt is renowned for its high-rise buildings, the European central bank, the birthplace of poet and writer Johann Goethe, its international airport, and of course its delicious Frankfurters, but there is so much more to this city.

Centrally located in the heart of Germany, Frankfurt has a whole host of attractions, a sprinkling of theatres and galleries, as well as museums, an excellent transport network and an energetic nightlife scene.

For a city of its size, it really has a lot going for it, which is due in no short measure to its international airport, now one of the busiest in Europe. The expansion of the airport has helped the city to prosper both economically and physically.

Known in Germany as Frankfurt-am-Main, the city is steeped in a colourful history as it was founded in 1st century AD. Since then it has been one of the most important cities during the Roman Empire, later destroyed by French troops during the Napoleon wars and bombed during World War II. However Frankfurt has now established itself as a vibrant and exciting city destination, overflowing with things to do and see, and one of the best things about the city is that it is so compact that everything can be easily reached on foot.

The city is situated on the River Main which divides the city into north and south. You'll find the business district to the north and the charming Sachsenhausen area to the south with its delighful pubs, bars and restaurants.