A live webcam shows the panorama of Frankfurt, Germany. Frankfurt is the fifth largest city in Germany and the largest city in the Hesse federal state.
It is a major financial, economic, tourist, transportation, scientific, and cultural center in Europe. The city dates back to Roman times in the 1st century and has a population of about 764,000 people, while the metropolitan area has over 5.6 million residents. Frankfurt is located on the banks of the Main River in western Germany. The city is home to institutions such as the European Central Bank, the Federal Bank of Germany, and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, one of the largest stock exchanges in the world.
The city is also known for its extensive banking sector, with over 300 national and international banks and corporations having offices there. Frankfurt is a major transportation hub in Europe, with Frankfurt Airport being the largest airport in Germany and the fourth busiest in Europe.
The city boasts numerous landmarks, including St. Bartholomew’s Cathedral, St. Paul’s Church, the historic Hauptwache building, St. Catherine’s Church, Zeil shopping street, the Deutsche Bank Twin Towers, the Old Opera House, and a plethora of museums and skyscrapers, making it stand out among German cities.