Schaumainkai, o cais na margem sul do rio Main entre Friedensbrücke e Dreikönigskirche, também é conhecido como Museumsufer (Banco do Museu). Vários museus importantes estão agrupados aqui, a maioria deles alojados em magníficas mansões do século XIX. O Liebighaus, o Instituto de Arte Städel, o Museu de Comunicação de Frankfurt, o Museu Alemão de Arquitetura, o Museu Nacional do Cinema, o Museu das Culturas Mundiais e o Museu de Artes Aplicadas estão espalhados pelos maravilhosos jardins que foram originalmente estabelecidos no século XIX. Em setembro, o cais recebe o Museumsufer Festival de três dias, uma das atrações ao ar livre mais populares de Frankfurt.
A visit to the Botanical Gardens is like taking a fascinating journey through a beautiful green and flowery haven: from the hardwood forests of North America to the barren Savannah of Africa. Approximately eight hectares (20 acres) of open land and numerous greenhouses and plantation areas contain over 6000 different plant species. The spectrum includes everything from exotic rain-forest flowers to Central European weeds. A series of informative signs explains all about the different species and their natural habitats. The Botanical Gardens are run by the University of Frankfurt.
The Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FSE) is the world's third largest market for stocks, shares and foreign currencies. With a turnover of 75% of all shares traded, it is also the largest stock exchange in Germany. As long ago as the 16th Century, several traders made a pact to establish exchange rates for the various currencies coming into the city during trade fairs. This was the forerunner of the FSE. The stock exchange building, a tribute to the High Renaissance style, stems from 1879 when it replaced the old building next to Paulskirche. Visitors can watch the traders in action from a balcony above the trading floor: a fascinating spectacle. A large screen shows the movements of the DAX (the German share index), while individual share prices can be seen on monitors.
Frankfurt Zoo was established in 1858 and is one of the oldest in Germany. The zoo is linked closely with the name of the famous animal expert and researcher Bernhard Grzimek. After the World War II, it was Dr. Grzimek who took care of rebuilding the wrecked buildings. After being appointed as the zoo's director, he also took care of purchasing animals, new buildings and modern enclosures. The special attractions today are the tigers, lions and leopards, the snakes and spiders, and the so-called day and night house which simulates the night-time-so that visitors can see what animals get up to after dark. The 11 hectare (27.18 acre) zoo now boasts over 600 different species and a total of 5,000 animals.
Hauptwache is popular with the locals and the tourists alike. With a history that dates back to the 18th Century, this open space has stood the testimony of time. Hauptwache means the "main guardhouse" in English and a brown baroque structure is the focal point of this plaza. The Hauptwache has hosted the beautiful flower market. So when in Frankfurt, Hauptwache is a place that just cannot be missed.
The city of Mainz is situated on the site of the ancient Roman Mogontiacum. In 1999, while digging the ground for the construction of the Römerpassage shopping mall, ancient Roman temple ruins were discovered. “Magna Mater” is a titular phrase to refer to Roman goddesses while Isis Panthea is an Egyptian goddess. This sanctuary now houses a museum that can be accessed through the Römerpassage shopping mall and has free entry. Here, you can view curse tablets, bronze statues and inscription plates among other important archaeological discoveries. The museum also presents multimedia shows for educating the public.
Saint Mauritiuskirche is a splendid church in the city of Frankfurt am Main. The church conducts prayer services and religious meetings regularly. With an aim to spread the message of God, Saint Mauritiuskirche also holds cultural activities, concerts and other musical events on a regular basis. Visiting the Saint Mauritiuskirche church brings in revelation on the religious and spiritual side of the locals.
Every single book which has been published in West Germany since World War II (as well as all German language publications between 1933 to 1945) can be found on the shelves of Frankfurt's National Library. Since there was a parallel institution in the East German city of Leipzig, it was decided after reunification that there should be two national libraries, one in the East and one in the West. Each German publishing house is obliged to apply for a registration number and send a copy of every new book to either Frankfurt or Leipzig.
Frankfurt's Schaumainkai is a centrally located street in the city and runs along the south side of the Main. It is home to a number of museums including the Städel Museum which houses an impressive collection of modern and contemporary art. It is also the site of the Museum Embankment Festival which happens every year around August. A flea market also gathers on this very street. You will find all the vintage, arty and many more collectibles you can explore, that you would wish to own. Call ahead for more details.
The Botanischer Garten der Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz lies in Mainz, Germany. This botanical garden was created between 1946-1955 and lies in the campus of the Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz. It was formerly a farmland and a training ground for the military. It now houses an alpine garden, a greenhouse complex and about 8500 species of plants and trees. Taking the guided tour by paying a nominal price is recommended if you wish to learn in-detail about the glasshouses and the different species of flora here.
The city of Mainz is situated on the site of the ancient Roman Mogontiacum. In 1999, while digging the ground for the construction of the Römerpassage shopping mall, ancient Roman temple ruins were discovered. “Magna Mater” is a titular phrase to refer to Roman goddesses while Isis Panthea is an Egyptian goddess. This sanctuary now houses a museum that can be accessed through the Römerpassage shopping mall and has free entry. Here, you can view curse tablets, bronze statues and inscription plates among other important archaeological discoveries. The museum also presents multimedia shows for educating the public.