Frankfurt is located in the south-western part of Germany and has a population of approximately 648,000 inhabitants. As the seat of the European Central Bank and other major German commercial banks, it is the financial centre of the country and has also been nicknamed ‘Bankfurt’.
Frankfurt sees extreme variations within each season. In summers, the temperature ranges from a cool 10°C to a very warm 32°C, with occasional rainfall. In winters, while the temperature sometimes is close to 10°C, at times, it can even fall to –10°C.
Frankfurt first came up as a Roman settlement 2000 years ago. It enjoyed tremendous prosperity under the reign of the Holy Roman Empire. Trade fairs and book fairs were first held here during the Middle Ages, a tradition that continues even today.
|
Join the travel guide ...
If you know this locality, you can cooperate with us in supporting whoever wishes to visit it. Through some simple tools you can express your feelings, publish tips, guides and reviews about this locality and its attractions. |
| Cologne |
Cologne is located in the western part of Germany. This city of approximately 986,000 inhabitants is more than 2030 years old, making it one of ... |
| Erfurt |
| The main city closest to the geographical center of Germany is Erfurt. It is situated 180 kilometers towards the Southeast of Hannover, 150 kilometers towards the North of Nurnberg and 1... |
