Top Rated Attractions in Frankfurt am Main

Dating back to the 19th century, Mathildenhöhe is a popular event venue is named after Mathilde Karoline Friederike von Wittelsbach, the wife of Ludwig III. Comprising of the Hochzeitsturm and other exhibition buildings, today, it hosts a slew of workshops, local events, cultural programs, exhibitions and special shows.

This place of worship is the oldest church in Frankfurt am Main. First erected in the 7th Century, a triple-nave basilica with a T-shaped ground plan and sandstone columns was added in the 9th Century. During the 15th Century, the building (then used as a parish church) slowly began to take the shape we know today, with its Gothic chancel, three chapels with fan vaults and a main portal. The column arcades from the original nave remain intact.

Acquiring its name from the renowned Main River, Main Tower is a stunning 56-story architectural structure that also happens to be one of the most important buildings around the Innenstadt neighborhood. Through its spectacular blue glass structure, the tower reflects the bustling streets of Frankfurt. The two attached towers are collectively considered to be one of the tallest structures in Germany. They comprise the German offices of the famous Standard & Poor's, Merrill Lynch, the Hessischer Rundfunk television studio and many others. The Main Tower Restaurant & Bar on the 53rd floor serves Euro-Asian cuisine that is loved by patrons.

The English Theatre Frankfurt was founded in 1979 and has moved around to few locations before settling in its present location. The charismatic theater is home to Broadway and West End shows, musicals and comedies. As there aren't many English language theaters in the region, the theater is popular with school classes who come to improve their English. Visitors can relax in the bistro before or after performances.

This tall brick tower was once a part of a large factory which produced Mouson soap. In 1988, the buildings were transformed into a cultural centre consisting of a main stage and auditorium, as well as two smaller stages and a rehearsal room for musicians. Mousonturm also features four art studios, a fully equipped sound studio, a theatre workshop and a restaurant. The program is equally varied, featuring national and international dance acts, cabarets, theatre ensembles, literary fests, art shows and music fests. Künstlerhaus Mousonturm is one of the few successful examples of transforming an industrial plant into an entertainment complex, Mousonturm is definitely worth a visit. Great shows are organized throughout the week and it won't disappoint you.

Schaumainkai, the quay on the southern bank of the Main between Friedensbrücke and Dreikönigskirche, is also known as Museumsufer (Museum Bank). Several important museums are clustered here, most of them housed in magnificent 19th-century mansions. The Liebighaus, Städel Art Institute, the Museum for Communication Frankfurt, German Architecture Museum , National Film Museum, Museum of World Cultures, and the Museum of Applied Arts are all dotted around the wonderful gardens which were originally laid out in the 19th Century. In September, the quay hosts the three-day Museumsufer Festival, one of Frankfurt's most popular open-air attractions.