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 A stopover in Frankfurt can be a rewarding experience as Karen Halabi discovers.
Arriving in Frankfurt en route to other European destinations take the time to explore Germany’s second largest city, often overlooked in favour of Berlin. Rather than just taking the transit option through Europe’s second largest airport, join the increasing number of travellers dropping into Frankfurt for a city-break or a longer stay. Stay overnight and discover treasures such as the Goethe Museum and the Old Town district.
 Goethe’s House, the birthplace of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (in 1749) was destroyed in World War II and then rebuilt true to the original in 1947. It’s a fascinating insight into how a merchant’s family lived in those days, when Frankfurt was a Free Imperial City and part of the Roman Empire. The GoetheMuseum is right next door. 
Try applewein and German frankfurts or sausage at one of the cafes or restaurants in the medieval Old Town Square (Romerberg), see the Romer (which has been the City Hall since 1405) and explore the nearby old Opera House, now a concert hall. Shoppers should head for Goethestrasse or Kaiserstrasse.
Frankfurt is ideal for exploring on foot and everything is within easy walking distance……continues
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Copyright story and images Karen Halabi 2008
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