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Flights: Short Breaks in Frankfurt |
Written by Mark Lauterwein
Monday, 31 March 2008
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Frankfurt does not have an established reputation as a short break destination. This is because most people recognise the city as a European financial centre and this tends to dampen the interest of visitors. However there is plenty here to merit a short break. Culture vultures can pick over more than 60 of Germany's most prestigious collections at the Museumufer (Museum Bank). Museums cover themes such as architecture (Deutsche Architecturmuseum) and German film (Deutsche Filmmuseum). The oldest museum here is the Museum der Weltkulturen (world cultures) which includes a collection of contemporary pieces from around the globe. German speakers might want to sample the city's thriving theatre scene. The Alte Oper (old opera house) was destroyed during the war but has long since been refurbished in the original classical style. It is a magnificent venue and is amongst the most well known in Europe for staging classical music. Prices are reasonable and a probably on a par with the cost of cheap flights to Frankfurt. Frankfurt's night life is does not just cater for rich bankers. There are lots of interesting independent venues. Batschkapp near the Maybachbrücke is an indie club with a politically charged background. Noted former green party guru Joschka Fischer used to hang out here (he was friends with the owner at the time). The city centre is full of the standard platter of clubs and bars making the city a viable (if slightly upmarket) cheap flights destination. The beer and food are excellent and still good value by British standards. Really, apart from cheap flights, the only other significant expenditure would be accommodation. 31.3.2008 Article Source: http://www.ArticleBlast.com |
About The Author:
Mark Lauterwein is a UK based writer.
Mark Lauterwein is a UK based writer.
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