History Of Frankfurt Am Main
The history of the city of Frankfurt am Main is the story of a hill at a ford in the Main that developed into a European banking metropolis, becoming the smallest metropolis in the world. The spire of the cathedral tower marks the geographical center of the city at exactly 50° 6' 42.5" North and 8° 41' 9.4" East.
Read more about History Of Frankfurt Am Main: Early History, High Middle Ages, The Early Modern Era, 16th To 18th Centuries, From The French Revolution To The End of The Free State, Jewish Frankfurt Am Main
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