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Friedrichstadt-Palast
There are shows catered to the Gay and Lesbian community, as well as a Young Ensemble for kids. For history buffs, the Friedrichstadt-Palast is the last magnificent building of the German Democratic Republic (GDR).
During special events, like film festivals, the theatre turns into a cinema. Some of the most famous performers in the world have also graced the palace’s stages like Josephine Baker and Liza Minnelli.
Frankfurter Dom
Frankfurter Dom is the main church of Frankfurt. From the 14th century onwards, kings of the Holy Roman Empire were elected in this Catholic church. From the mid-16th century to the late 18th century, emperors were crowned here.
The cathedral has been damaged in the past by fire and warfare, most recently during the WWII. It was reconstructed in the 1950s and has undergone periodic renovation since then. It has been widely recognized as an important national symbol for Germany. The museum has an impressive collection of reliquaries and ceremonial objects.
The people of Frankfurt used the Frankfurter Dom's integral role in imperial politics to justify use of the technically improper term 'cathedral' since the 18th century, even though the church has never been a bishop's seat. Daily tours of the Cathedral are conducted by the museum. To get there via public transportation, take the U4 from Central-Station and get off at Römer.
Deichstrasse
Deutscher Dom
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Deutsches Eck (German Corner)
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Die Hackeschen Hoefe
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Fraueninsel
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Friedrichstrasse
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DDR Museum
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Baden-Baden
- While age limits for young children vary at Baden-Baden’s thermal baths, some spas have onsite babysitting services.
- Most baths and attractions in Baden-Baden are accessible to wheelchairs and strollers.
- Free Wi-Fi is available throughout much of the town.
Atta Cave
You’ll be immersed in a bizarre yet beautiful world of stalagmite and stalactite striped curtains, pillars and forest, with the highlight being the otherworldly Kristallpalast (crystal palace) chamber. The startlingly beautiful natural attraction is thought to be over 400 million years old, formed when impure carbon dioxide-rich waters covered the water-soluble rocks. Interestingly, Atta Cave is thought by some to have therapeutic properties for certain ailments like asthma, bronchitis and insomnia.
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Frankfurt Main Tower
- Discounted entry is available for Frankfurt Card holders.
- Free Wi-Fi is available on-site.
- Large items, backpacks, and strollers are prohibited inside the tower.
- The Main Tower is wheelchair accessible.
Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site
- Visiting the Dachau memorial is an intense experience, and appropriate solemnity and respect are required on the grounds.
- While it is free to visit the memorial, booking an audio guide or a group or private tour allows for added insight and context from a tour guide.
- The site does not offer luggage storage.
- Dachau is generally wheelchair accessible, although some of the grounds are unpaved and some buildings do not have dedicated wheelchair entrances. Wheelchairs can be borrowed upon arrival.
- Some of the exhibits may not be appropriate for kids under 12; it's recommended that kids visit with an adult.
Currywurst Museum
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Friedrichshain
Aussenalster
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Gasteig
The exterior of the Gasteig hardly reveals the cultural center's dedication to the arts, but inside, the halls host some of the most outstanding performers that come to Munich. Home to the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra, the Richard Strauss Conservatory, the Volkshochschule (education), and the municipal library, the Gasteig is a place to delight the senses and enrich the mind.
Gasteig is also the primary site for the Filmfest Munchen with concert halls that can accommodate over 2,000 people like the Philarmonie, or a more intimate setting with the 120 seats in the Black Box hall. The smaller theaters most often host renowned theater and dance troupes. The wide variety of cultural entertainment and performance at the Gasteig truly make it Munich's "Kulturzentrum".
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The Philharmonic Hall's wood-paneled shell structure creates great acoustics for instrumental and vocal performance. But if chamber music isn't your style, there are also cafes and shops to explore in Gasteig.
Deutsches Museum
Famous for its interactive exhibitions, inventive displays and impressive collection of artifacts, the Deutsches Museum succeeds in its quest to make science fun and accessible to all ages and interests. Exhibitions cover topics like transport, communication, energy and natural science, with interactive elements including a series of giant musical instruments to play, model coal and salt mines, glass-blowing and paper-making demonstrations and an authentic space laboratory. There’s even a Kid’s Kingdom, where a child-sized mouse wheel and a real fire engine will keep the kids entertained.
The collection is so big it even spills over into 2 additional buildings – the nearby Verkehrszentrum houses the Transport Museum, where highlights include a series of historic tram and train wagons, and the Flugwerft Schleißheim, located at Oberschleissheim Airfield, displays the museum’s sizable collection of aircraft.
Bad Homburg
Frankfurt Zoo (Zoologischer Garten)
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You can reach the Frankfurt Zoo stop by underground line U6/U7, tram line 14 or bus line 31. It lies in the eastern part of the inner city.