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A remarkably preserved medieval area with half-timbered houses and narrow streets. Key highlights include the 9th-century St. Justin's Church (Frankfurt's oldest building), the castle, and the baroque Bolongaro Palace with its gardens. Porcelain enthusiasts should visit the Porcelain Museum in the Kronberger House and the nearby manufacturing center.
Höchst is a neighbourhood and market town in the Ortsbezirk of Frankfurt-West in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Höchst is situated 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) west of Frankfurt city centre, on the north bank of the Main at the confluence with the River Nidda. Its old town is famous for around 400 timber framed houses.
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Flughafenführungen
As one of Europe's busiest hubs, the airport offers behind-the-scenes insights. Guided tours provide access to the airfield and specialized areas, such as the impressive fire department facilities. Advance booking online is mandatory.
Founded in 1914, this urban university offers a wide range of faculties. Today, the university has 38,000 students on 4 major campuses: Campus Bockenheim, Campus Riedberg, Campus Westend, Campus Niederrad.
Zoologischer Garten Frankfurt
Established in 1858, this is one of the oldest zoos in the world. It gained international fame under the direction of Bernhard Grzimek, who pioneered animal conservation. The zoo focuses on modern enclosure design and houses a wide array of species in the heart of the city.
Fachwerkhäuser Bornheim
Unlike the city center, Bornheim largely survived the war intact, preserving its charming medieval and baroque half-timbered houses. Strolling along the Berger Straße offers an authentic glimpse into the former village structure of Bornheim.
Goethe Tower
An old 43-metre wooden tower with viewing platform offering nice views of the skyline. It burned down in 2017, but has since been rebuilt.