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Places to Visit in Germany

Located on the northern bank of River Main and covering less than a square kilometre, Old Town was one of the largest half-timbered towns in Germany until its complete destruction in WWII. For locals and tourists alike, the reconstructed Old Town Centre is one of the most momentous places to visit in Frankfurt.Whether it is for a cup of coffee or shopping spree or lazing around a time-honoured town settled in the heart of a megapolis, you can expect an eclectic range of attractions in Old Town Centre. The progressing history of Frankfurt is reflected through the seamless blend of architecture in the new quarter.The archaeological gardens of the Old Town features remnants of earlier Roman settlement in this region while the presence of an imperial palace calls to mind the bygone days of the Carolingians which is illustrated by a video animation.

Established in 1815, the Stadel Museum fairly lays a claim as Germany’s oldest museum foundations which exhibits a virtual survey of European art from the early 14th century to the present. The highlighted features of the museum’s displays include artworks from the Renaissance, Baroque, early Modern period and more.The holdings also include artworks by master painters such as Claude Monet, Lucas Cranach, Sandro Botticelli, Pablo Picasso, Max Beckmann Gerhard Richter, Francis Bacon and others. The museum houses a rich and exhaustive collection of above 3,100 paintings, 660 sculptures, 100,000 drawings, 5,000 photographs and prints. Stadel Museum has gained a prominent position in international museum landscape for its exhibitions and activities in promoting education and research works.Location: Schaumainkai 63, 60596 Frankfurt am Main, GermanyTiming: 10am- 6pm

From architecture to applied arts, fine arts to antique sculptures, Jewish history to films the charming boulevard offers a cultural treat to the visitors with a penchant for art and culture. Located on the river bank, the Museum District is one of the best places to see in Frankfurt which houses galleries exhibiting a comprehensive range of all forms of fine arts.Every year the museum hosts two special cultural events- the “Night of Museums” and “Museum Riverbank” festivals. Besides offering you a unique cultural ensemble and experiences round the year, the Museum District in Frankfurt is also a preferred destination to relax and chill out in the heart of a megapolis.Location: Brückenstraße 3-7, 60594 Frankfurt am Main, Germany