Like other parts of Europe we experienced in an earlier life, many of the older churches are hidden behind fabric shrouds or the prison bars of reconstruction and restoration. However, we did manage to climb the 328 steps of the Cathedral Tower to extensive panoramic views of the old city, the new city and its hinterland. We have walked about 15km around the old city, soaking up the replica of an ancient past destroyed in WW 2 - it was not hard to sit in the 25* C sunshine and observe the comings and goings in Romerberg, the way it would have been as a market place in its medieval past.
And on to the following day - about three hours spent wandering through the art gallery in the Stadel Museum amongst the alte masters to the modern art. Then back to Romerberg - and contemplated a stein [but contemplation was as far as it got]. We waited until we were enticed by the charms of an Italian Restaurateur into the Italian restaurant her served - where we finally had our German stein.
This is a lovely city... easy to walk around in and pleasant on the eye. Open air markets and food stalls and under canvas eateries all helped to provide a nostalgic charm which is a sign of summer relax.
The modern city of Frankfurt am Main
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