City of Frankfurt
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| City of Frankfurt | |
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| Name | City of Frankfurt |
| Native name | Frankfurt am Main |
| Subdivision type | Country |
| Subdivision name | Germany |
| Subdivision type1 | State |
| Subdivision name1 | Hesse |
| Subdivision type2 | Regierungsbezirk |
| Subdivision name2 | Darmstadt |
| Leader title | Oberbürgermeister |
| Leader name | Mike Josef |
| Area total km2 | 248.31 |
| Population total | 773,068 |
| Population as of | 2022 |
| Population density km2 | auto |
| Timezone | CET |
| Utc offset | +1 |
| Timezone DST | CEST |
| Utc offset DST | +2 |
| Coordinates | 50, 07, N, 8... |
| Postal code type | Postal codes |
| Postal code | 60306–60599, 65929–65936 |
| Area code | 069, 06109, 06101 |
| Website | https://frankfurt.de/ |
City of Frankfurt, officially Frankfurt am Main, is a major metropolis in the German state of Hesse and one of the most significant financial, cultural, and transport hubs in Central Europe. Situated on the Main River, it is renowned for its futuristic skyline, dominated by the headquarters of the European Central Bank and numerous commercial banks, earning it the nickname "Mainhattan." The city is also a historic center, having been the site for the election and coronation of Holy Roman Emperors for centuries and hosting pivotal events like the drafting of the Paulskirche Constitution in 1848.
History
The earliest documented reference to Frankfurt appears in 794 during the reign of Charlemagne, and it gained prominence as a venue for royal elections following the Golden Bull of 1356. For over 300 years, from 1562 onward, the coronation of Holy Roman Emperors took place in the Imperial Cathedral. The city was a Free Imperial City until its annexation by Prussia in 1866, later becoming a crucial site for German democracy with the Frankfurt Parliament of 1848. Heavily damaged during the Allied bombing in World War II, its historic Römerberg square and Goethe House were meticulously reconstructed in the postwar era. Frankfurt was the headquarters for the American occupation zone in Germany and later a founding member of the Bundesbank and the European Central Bank.
Geography
Frankfurt is located in the southwest of Hesse, within the fertile Upper Rhine Plain, and is bisected by the Main River, which divides the city into northern districts like Innenstadt and southern areas including Sachsenhausen. The Taunus mountain range lies to the north, while the city is enveloped by the expansive Frankfurt City Forest, one of the largest municipal forests in Germany. Key geographical features include the Main banks, the Nidda River, and the Frankfurt Green Belt, an interconnected ring of parks and gardens established from former fortifications.
Economy
Frankfurt is the financial capital of Germany and a leading global financial center, hosting the European Central Bank, the Deutsche Bundesbank, and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, which operates the DAX index. Major financial institutions headquartered here include Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank, and DZ Bank, alongside the regional headquarters of numerous investment banks and insurance companies like Allianz. The city is also a major hub for trade fairs, with the Messe Frankfurt being one of the world's largest trade fair organizers, and hosts the global headquarters of corporations such as Deutsche Bahn and the German National Library.
Culture
The city boasts a rich cultural landscape, with renowned institutions like the Städel Museum, the Senckenberg Natural History Museum, and the Museum für Moderne Kunst. It is the birthplace of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, with his family home, the Goethe House, preserved as a museum. Frankfurt's cultural calendar features major events such as the Frankfurt Book Fair, the world's largest trade fair for books, and the Museum Embankment Festival. The Alte Oper and the English Theatre are leading performance venues, while the Palmengarten is a celebrated botanical garden.
Transport
Frankfurt is a central European transport nexus, served by the Frankfurt Airport, one of the busiest airports in the world and a primary hub for Lufthansa and Condor. The city's main railway station, Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof, is a major terminal for Deutsche Bahn's Intercity-Express network and international connections. Local public transport is managed by Traffiq and includes an extensive network of U-Bahn, S-Bahn, tram, and bus lines, while the Frankfurt Central Bus Station handles long-distance coach services. The city's road network is integrated into major European routes like the A3 and A5 autobahns.
Government
Frankfurt is governed by a city council and a directly elected Oberbürgermeister, with the current mayor being Mike Josef of the SPD. The city is the administrative seat of both the Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt and the State of Hesse, hosting key state institutions like the Hessischer Rundfunk and the Hessian State Parliament. It is also a significant center for federal and European governance, housing the German Federal Bank and the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority.
Category:Frankfurt Category:Cities in Hesse Category:Financial centres in Germany