CITY CENTER. This magnificent church sits supremely on the Römerplatz and borders a central district. Amazing architecture highlights the growth and development of the city and forms an interesting contrast to the modern buildings that define much of Frankfurt.

CITY CENTER. The Dommuseum opened in 1987 in the cloisters of the beautiful Cathedral of St. Bartholomew. Exhibits provide insight into the cathedral's history and influence, and give visitors a rare glimpse of church treasures. Highlights include the grave of a 7th century Moravian girl, silver and gold altar utensils and vestments.

CITY CENTER. This homage to St. Bartholomew holds a singular place in German history as one of a few churches raised to the position of "Imperial cathedral." Royal coronations were held in its soaring Gothic interior for hundreds of years. Relief sculptures of the stations of the cross line the walls and the exterior of the church is crowned by one of the most magnificent steeples in the world.

CITY CENTER. This Renaissance-era building was originally constructed as a monastery, although it hasn't been inhabited by monks since 1803. A beautiful structure on its own, the interior is made even more so with several frescoes by artist Joerg Ratgeb. Today, the Karmeliterkloster houses the Museum of Early History, the Institute of Urban History and a public art gallery.

CITY CENTER. This historic and beautiful church has a storied history in Frankfurt as the site of the first German National Assembly in 1848. Mostly destroyed during the war and rebuilt in 1947, the interior of the old church reflects a modern sensibility and complements the exterior architectural style. Visits provide an interesting glimpse at the role of the church in the development of the region and the country.