Frankfurt

Frankfurt is a city in Germany known for its modern skyline and the busiest German airport. Frankfurt is the financial capital of Continental Europe and the transportation centre of Germany. Frankfurt is home to the European Central Bank and the German Stock Exchange. Furthermore, it hosts some of the world's most important trade shows, such as the Frankfurt Auto Show and the Frankfurt Book Fair.

History

Frankfurt was a city state, the Free City of Frankfurt, for nearly five centuries, and was one of the most important cities of the Holy Roman Empire, as a site of imperial coronations; it lost its sovereignty upon the collapse of the empire in 1806 and then permanently in 1866, when it was annexed by the Kingdom of Prussia. It has been part of the state of Hesse since 1945.

Economy

Frankfurt is considered a global city (alpha world city) as listed by the Loughborough University group's 2010 inventory. Among global cities it was ranked 10th by the Global Power City Index 2011 and 11th by the Global City Competitiveness Index 2012. Among financial centres it was ranked 8th by the International Financial Centers Development Index 2013 and 9th by the Global Financial Centres Index 2013.

Culture

Frankfurt's unique blend of high-rise buildings and historical sites make it a popular tourist destination. The city is known for its futuristic skyline and the busiest German airport. Cultural highlights include the Museum of Modern Art, German Film Museum, the English Theatre, the Old Opera, and Frankfurt Zoo.

See also

• European Central Bank
• Frankfurt Stock Exchange
• Frankfurt Auto Show
• Frankfurt Book Fair

References

Frankfurt Resources
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