Altstadt

城市概覽

Until 1945, Frankfurt's city centre, with its 3,000 half-timbered houses, was one of the largest half-timbered old towns in Europe. However, the winding streets of the old town with its historic buildings were already considered outdated in the 20th century. After the decline of the Frankfurt Trade Fair, most of the city's economy shifted outside the old town, and consequently, the old half-timbered houses were primarily inhabited by ordinary workers and their families – historic preservation as we know it today was unimaginable at the time. To improve living conditions in the old town, Braubachstrasse was built between 1904 and 1906 as a major thoroughfare through the center. This project, along with the construction of large townhouses along its route, resulted in the demolition of over 100 half-timbered houses. The final blow to Frankfurt's old town, however, came with the Second World War. The area bombing destroyed almost the entire old town; only one building – the Wertheym House – survived the war largely unscathed. After the war, Frankfurt's politicians – partly due to the immense costs of such a project – decided against rebuilding the old town and opted instead for restructuring the city centre according to the principles of a car-oriented city. Only a few representative buildings, including Frankfurt's churches and the Römerberg, were reconstructed; the rest of the city center was filled with functional buildings from the 1950s or, in many cases, completely demolished to make way for new traffic arteries. Due to numerous disputes, the reconstruction dragged on into the 1960s, leaving Frankfurt's city center with large gaps in the urban fabric for a long time afterward. The Zeil, now one of Germany's highest-grossing shopping streets with many of the country's best-known chains, was able to build on old traditions. It was only in 1972 that the Zeil became a pedestrian zone. In the 21st century, a new potential opened up for the old town. The Technical Town

必看景點

9 Römerberg (within city centre just north of Eiserner Steg bridge, subway Dom/Römer U4 U5 ). Römerberg is the historic centre of Frankfurt, with a number of beautiful buildings, including the town hall and a church from the 14th and 15th century. The name Römer itself refers to the town hall of Frankfurt, which itself received this name from the prominent main building 1 Haus zum Römer, which has existed since at least 1322 and was bought by the city administration in 1405. Fortunately, large parts of the Römer's façade survived World War II. The 2 Fountain of Justice marks the centre of the Römerberg, while the 3 Alte Nikolaikirche (a 12th-century church, current form since the 15th century) is on its southern side. The square is replete with beautiful half-timbered houses, many of which were destroyed during World War II, and completely rebuilt afterwards. One exception is the 4 Haus Wertheim (also known as Haus Wertheym), which was first mentioned in 1383 and for which the current building dates from around 1600, presumably making it Frankfurt's oldest historic restaurant. Walking towards the Main river, you can further see the 5 Wharfinger's Tower (Rententurm), a 15th-century fortified tower in late Gothic style, which is connected to the 6 Saalhof, a 12th-century castle building that was later modernized but never completely destroyed. Numerous cafés and shops can be found at the square itself and in the vicinity. Behind and north of the Haus zum Römer, the town hall was extended in 1900–1908 with the construction of the Neues Rathaus building complex, a series of Gothic/Renaissance style buildings. This includes a tower known as 7 Langer Franz and the 8 Seufzerbrücke, a bridge connecting two buildings within the complex, both best viewed at Bethmannstraße/Paulsplatz. 10 Dom-Römer-Areal (New Old City Frankfurt) (just east of the Römerberg, subway to Dom/Römer U4 U5 ). Urban revitalization of the Dom-Römer complex, in which a number of old historic buildin

購物

1 Kleinmarkthalle, Hasengasse 5-7 (Hauptwache U1 U2 U3 U6 U7 U8 or Konstablerwache U4 U5 U6 U7 ; in the city centre between Zeil and Berliner Straße). M-F 08:00-18:00, Sa 08:00-16:00, Su and holidays closed. A market hall with a large variety of local and international vendors ranging from fresh produce to ready-to-eat food and drinks. (updated Nov 2017) 2 Farmer's Market at Konstablerwache (Erzeugermarkt Konstablerwache) (Konstablerwache U4 U5 U6 U7 ). Th 10:00-20:00, Sa 08:00-17:00. Locally produced vegetables or fruits are found also directly from regional ecological producers.

美食

Budget 1 Zum Alten Frankfurter, Ziegelgasse 2. It feels like a family run place. Intimate and quiet. Food freshly cooked with passion. Schnitzel: the breading throws bubbles the way it should be. The service charming and quick. All in all a nice experience. (updated May 2022) 2 China Garten, Bethmannstraße 11. If you want to eat quality and tasty Asian food and that at great prices, you have to go here. The service is always very friendly. (updated May 2022) 3 Tonbul Grill und Kebap Haus, Töngesgasse 4. Delicious "homemade" doner kebab with a unique touch. Not a standard kebab. Super nice place with homemade fresh products. The sauces are very yummy. The staff is also very friendly. (updated May 2022)

Mid-range 4 Paulaner am Dom, Domplatz 6 (Dom/Römer U4 U5 ), ☏ +49 69 209768-90. 11:00-24:00. Traditional Bavarian restaurant, perhaps a bit touristy, right behind the cathedral near Römer. It's difficult to get a table at weekends without a reservation. (updated Jan 2023) 5 Salzkammer, Weißadlergasse 15 (Hauptwache U1 U2 U3 U6 U7 U8 ), ☏ +49 69 15393000. M-Sa 11:00-24:00. The restaurant serves food close to real Austrian cuisine. (updated Jan 2023)

Splurge

飲品與夜生活

Bars 1 Die Rote Bar, mainkai 7, ☏ +49 69 293533, fax: +49 69 61 99 03 18, [email protected]. Su-Th 21:00-01:00, F-Sa 21:00-02:00. This cocktail bar offers excellent drinks in a stylish atmosphere. The bar has its own whiskey selection. Better be well dressed for the door. Coming late, one has to wait a bit outside until space is found inside.

Cafes 2 Cafe & Bar Celona, Holzgraben 31 (Hauptwache U1 U2 U3 U6 U7 U8 ), ☏ +49 69-13886709. Daily 09:00-01:00, F Sa 09:00-02:00. Spanish-style bar in the heart of the city. Popular, attracts a younger crowd, good for meeting people. Very crowded around 17:00-19:00. Also serves a variety of Spanish dishes. €7-20/person. 3 Wacker´s Kaffee Geschäft (Wacker), Kornmarkt 9 (Hauptwache U1 U2 U3 U6 U7 U8 ), ☏ +49 69-28-78-10. M-F 08:00-19:00, Sa 08:00-18:00. Since 1914 known for its good coffee. Very packed over lunch time but has its own roast of coffee. Don't mind a long queue, the crew is dedicated and you will never wait more than five minutes for your coffee €2.