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Main Tower
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Frankfurt's skyscraper scene is very impressive, and Frankfurt is the only city in Europe that allows the construction of such monsters directly in the city center. This gives Frankfurt a uniquely foreign feeling, and it often looks more like it should be a city in Australia, America or the Far East, than your typical German city. Underneath the skyscrapers, Frankfurt is your typical German city, and the juxtaposition of the old buildings in the Altstadt with the shining modern glass and steel structures tearing up into the sky makes for some great photographs.

Unfortunately only one of the city center towers is open to the public, but thankfully it is a tall one. At one shy of 200 meters, the Main Tower (Mainturm) is the fourth tallest building in the city, and its viewing platform allows for some astonishing views of the city. From the Mainturm you can see the Europaturm ("The Asparagus of Ginnheim"), which if not for aerials would be the tallest structure in Germany. You are also placed right next to the Commerzbank Tower, which until 2004 was the tallest building in Europe.

It costs 4.50 euros to be taken up in the super fast lift, but be aware that you will get the full search and metal detector treatment before you are allowed in. There's a good reason for the sensitivity. Apart from a tourist attraction it is also a working building, containing the offices of several companies, including the local TV station. In addition there's also a restaurant on the 53rd floor.

The viewing platform is open from 10am until 11pm on Friday and Saturday during the summer. Take off two hours for other days of the week, and then two more hours for winter time.

Updated Oct 22, 2011

Address: Neue Mainzer Straße 52 - 58

Website: http://www.maintower.de/

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Go up Main Tower for 360 view of city
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If you are stopping in Frankfurt for only a few hours before going somewhere else like i was doing then you may want to climb the Main Tower (i think Meine in German). It is easy to find and the very fast lift you takes you nearly all the way up there - i had about 45 min - 1 hour up there because it was not fully dark when i arrived and it was very nice with the Sky turning a very Special Blue as it does on an Evening.
Of course it is very windy up there - so wear something warm and ensure your Hat fits "snug" (well/ tight) or it will away.

There is a short climb up a couple of flights of stairs to the top.

Unfortunately like other Towers i have been up - the Beetham Tower in Manchester and a Tower in Riga, Latvia - there is not a Bar at this one - and no Cafe neither - it may not be that there is nothing - there have been a very expensive Restaurant there - i could not remember exactly.
Still worth doing although you are outdoors.
I think however there was some fee - i think you had to pay a little money to go here.

Updated Jul 3, 2011

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Highest public point is the MAINTOWER
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The only public skyscraper is the Maintower (pronounce it: "Minetower") It contains among others a bank and a radiostation.
A huge sightseeing platform is open from 10am to 9pm. (weather permitting)
Entrance fee is Euro 4.50 dicounts 3.00 and a family ticket 12Euro (2 adults+ 2 children)

If you are also a person who loves to get to the highest point in town to get an impression of a city than thats a sight which is a must!

Updated Apr 4, 2011

Address: Neue Mainzer Strasse.

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The building of Deutsche Bank
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mirchica 510 reviews
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I don’t know why but those buildings( twin ones) amazed me much, probably because they’re twins,155 m tall each. It was build in the early 80-s but then in 2006 it should have been renovated because it didn’t have the appropriate fire installation. It’s located also in the Business center of Frankfurt

Written Jan 9, 2011

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The European Bank
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mirchica 510 reviews

As I already mentioned the European Bank is situated in Frankfurt and its building is one of the skyscrapers (only 148m comparing to the others). And of course I didn’t miss to make a photo in front of the EURO sign.

Written Jan 9, 2011

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Main Tower
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mirchica 510 reviews

This building is the central bank Helaba. It is interesting with its observational platform on its rough (the only one in Frankfurt). It is the forth skyscraper in the city and its 240m high. Our guide (a good friend of mine) insisted to climb there but we had lack of time and to be honest, I was a little afraid. She said that the view is amazing. I hope that next time I’d be braver.

Updated Jan 9, 2011

Website: http://www.maintower.de/hlb/generator/Sites/Maintower/wwwroot/hpMaintower.en.html

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Skyscrapers
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batchdisk 5 reviews

The view with lots of skyscrapers and river is so beautiful in Frankfurt. There are many hotels which are at the top floors of the skyscrapers, the prices were little bit high but not really so high.. Walking between the long buildings is so nice..

Written Sep 18, 2010

Website: http://www.askyourtravel.com/Frankfurt/Frankfurt.aspx

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Henninger Tower
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The Henninger Brewery, on the south bank of the Main River, has a tower that offers a magnificent view of the entire city. It's built atop a giant grain storage tower, which can hold 16,000 tons of barley. Completed in 1961, it was designed by Karl Lieser. It stands 33 stories tall. There is a restaurant and bar up there, slowing rotating and offering a 360-degree panorama. If you only have a short time in this city, and only enough time for one thing, this should be it.

Written Mar 13, 2009

Address: Taunusstr. 46 D-65835 Liederbach am Taunus

Phone: 49 - 69 - 31 46 71

Website: http://www.frankfurt360.de/60596ht/

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SKYSCRAPERS
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Frankfurt is the only city in Germany with skyscrapers, and a skyline. Seen from a distance, it could be somewhere in North America. After the river Main that goes through the city, Frankfurt downtown is commonly called 'Mainhattan'.

Written Jan 12, 2009

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Main Tower
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Main Tower (pronounced "mine", as in the river Main) is one of the newer skyscrapers in Frankfurt. It is also one that you can ascend to enjoy a great view over the city and its surroundings. For an entry fee of 4,60 Euro, a lift takes you to the rooftop terrace in 200m height which provides a 360° view.
To the southwest, you see the tiny railways of the main station and further in the distance Frankfurt airport, to the north the Taunus mountains, to the east the Main river and the city centre with the famous townhall Römer. Plaques inform you about other visible buildings. Spending some time there is advisable as the views are really marvellous.
Before entering the tower, you have to pass through a security control. The tower opens at 10am and closes at 9/11pm (in summer) respectively 7/9pm (in winter).

Written Aug 3, 2008

Address: Neue Mainzer Straße 52-58, 60311 Frankfurt

Website: http://www.maintower.de/

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