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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.
Goethe University Frankfurt is a public research university located in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. It was founded in 1914 as a citizens' university, which means it was founded and funded by the wealthy and active liberal citizenry of Frankfurt. The original name in German was Universität Frankfurt am Main. In 1932, the university's name was extended in honour of one of the most famous native sons of Frankfurt, the poet, philosopher and writer/dramatist Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. The university currently has around 48,000 students, distributed across four major campuses within the city.
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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.
Höchster Altstadt
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.
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.