Germany at a Glance

28 Frankfurt – City of Business and Culture Frankfurt am Main, the metropolis in the heart of Europe, is defined by stimulating contrasts of tradition and modern life style, trade and culture, business and tranquility. The famous international trade fairs held here are i. e. the IAA – International Motor Show, Frankfurt Book Fair and the IMEX – International Exhibition for Incentive travel, Meetings and Events. A look at the city's silhouette reveals what most people already know: Frankfurt radiates cosmopolitan flair and style. The impressive skyline, characterised by the unmistakeable Messeturm and numer- ous banking skyscrapers, has become “Mainhattan's” unofficial city symbol. Today, Frankfurt is home to the German Stock Exchange, the European Central Bank, the Deutsche Bundesbank and over 300 financial institutions from around the world, making the 1,200-year-old trade and commerce city one of Europe‘s foremost finance centres. • www.frankfurt.de • www.frankfurt-tourismus.de