The main attraction at Altstadt (old town) is the old Town Hall, known as the ‘Romer’, and the main square and guard house at ‘An der Hauptwache’. The Gothic-style Saint Bortholomeus’ cathedral is the city’s most important cathedral; for centuries, kings have been elected and crowned here. Saint Paul’s church was originally a Protestant church but is now used as a venue for various events.

Liebighaus, a sculpture museum, has a collection spanning from the medieval times to the Renaissance period from places like Egypt, Greece and Rome. The Stadel gallery houses artworks of renowned painters from the last five centuries.

Frankfurt is the city of fairs and festivals. Museumsuferfest, a three-day cultural fest held at the end of summer, and Rheingau Music festival, a classical music festival with open air concerts held in May, are the two most important ones.

Cologne is home to several architectural marvels, but the Cologne Cathedral towers above them all, both in size and stature. One of the greatest cathedrals in the world, it took ...