Germany at a Glance

30 Goethe House The university, founded in 1914, carries the name of Frankfurt's most famous son, poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. He was born in Frankfurt on August 28, 1749, spending the early part of his life here. His birthplace is one of Frankfurt's most popular tourist attractions, and in 1997 the Goethe House was extended to also include the Goethe Museum . • www.goethehaus-frankfurt.de MainTower and Frankfurt Stock Exchange The MainTower offers visitors a spectacular bird's eye view of Frankfurt and its surround­ ings some 200 metres above the city streets. Its observation platform is accessible to the general public, making the MainTower the first Frankfurt high-rise to allow private individuals and visitor groups to access its rooftop. The supreme view of the skyline is most definitely worth the visit. In addition, it offers a restaurant on the 53 rd floor. Floor trading takes place at the German stock exchange, a late 19 th century building featuring impressive statuary. The bull and bear in front of the exchange symbolise rising and falling share prices. • www.maintower.de • www.boerse-frankfurt.de 3 4b 4a