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A great place to start the day in
Frankfurt is at the Alte Nikolaikirche. The facade of "Old
Nicholas Church" is dominated by sculptures of St. Nicholas (aka
Santa Claus). Once the court chapel, today it belongs to a Lutheran congregation.
At nine a.m., noon, and 5 p.m. you'll hear the 40-bell Glockenspiel
play German folk songs. Go inside to see the Schmerzensmann, medieval
sculpture dating from 1370. In summer months, on Wednesday evenings, catch
the English language musical vespers. |
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The Römer
(on Römerberg
Square) consists of three houses built around 1300 and used in the 16th
century as the city's Rathaus (town hall). In the center house you'll find
the Kaisersaal with a collection of the portraits of 52 Holy Roman
Emperors. |
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Struwwelpeter
Museum – This
is a free museum of memorabilia of the children's books, Struwwelpeter ("Slovenly Peter"). Written and illustrated in the 19th century
by Dr. Heinrich Hoffman for his family, Struwwelpeter are the misadventures of various badly behaved children, including "Slovenly Peter," who lets his hair and fingernails grow and grow. Mark Twain did the first English translation of Struwwelpeter in 1848. |
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Dom St. Bartholomäus – History buffs (and
those who love pomp) shouldn't miss Dom St. Bartholomäus. Dominated by a red-sandstone tower, in
this chapel the Holy Roman Emperors were elected and crowned for 300 years. |
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The Historical Museum
(Historisches Museum) – A great place to go to get the feel of the city. Check
out the scale model of the Old Town, the apfelwein (apple
wine) museum (which also serves as a cafe) and the Children's Museum. |
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Take a boat ride – Take a one hour cruise on the Main River, with super views of the bridges and skyline. Boats have open air decks, and snacks. You can pick up the boats at the Eiserner Steg (near the Dom and Historical Museum); there are family tickets. |
