<h1>Frankfurt's webcam online - the largest city in the German state of Hesse</h1>
Frankfurt am Main (or simply Frankfurt) is the largest town in Hesse, which is the administrative center of the metropolis of Main. The city is located in the historical heart of the region of Franconia, and its name translates as "the crossing of the Franks." The full name of the river, near the banks of which is located this stunning city is also involved. It was made specifically to distinguish it from the namesake, which is located on the river Oder.
Frankfurt webcams, which can be viewed online directly on this site without leaving home, will help you get to know the picturesque streets and sights of this city. It is worth noting that it, the only one in the country, has the status of Alpha (which means the most important knot in the world economy).
Frankfurt Airport is one of the busiest in the world. Tourists call this city German "New York" for the abundance of modern high-rises, business centers, large enterprises. Although, a large number of new buildings does not prevent the city to maintain the attractiveness for fans of ancient architecture and culture of bygone days.
Several historic buildings have been preserved in the city, although the main building was destroyed during World War II. Among the surviving pre-war monuments is Roemerberg Square. From this place began urban development. The center of the square is decorated with a colorful fountain with a sculptural image of the goddess of Justice. Traditionally, she holds a sword and scales. The statue is unfurned to the town hall, where court hearings used to take place. And behind the sculpture are colorful half-timbered houses. Under the statue, on a stone pedestal are bronze images of Justice, Moderation, Hope and Love, which are also embodied in relief female images. Above the bas-reliefs are sculptures of gargoyles and sirens, the mouth of which come out of the water jets.
In the old days during the coronation of the local monarchs, instead of water jets from this fountain was drinking wine, which caused unprecedented delight among the townspeople. The current version of this hydraulic structure is a restored 16th century fountain. You can see it, along with the city hall complex, remotely, if the webcams of Frankfurt-on-Main look online.
The city hall of Roemer deserves special attention. It consists of three buildings connected by common walls. The complex has features of neo-Gothic architecture with towers on the roof and jagged gables. On the central of them are clocks., under which there are statues of four emperors, who made a significant contribution to the history of the city.
Next to Ryomerberg Square stands the Frankfurt Cathedral, which is the largest temple in the city. The cathedral has a museum where you can learn about various events in the history of the city, including the coronation of Roman emperors, which were held here. In the walls of the museum is also kept a revered relic - a particle of the skull of the Apostle Bartholomew, in the name of which this temple is named. However, the artifact is shown to the public only on major religious holidays.
The temple began to be built in the 13th century. But the construction lasted for 200 years, so in the form of the building traces the features of different Gothic styles. During the last world war, the building was completely destroyed. However, at the initiative of the authorities and concerned patrons, the temple was restored according to the surviving drawings.
The restored building is a Gothic building with red facades, topped with a 95-meter clock tower. There is an observation deck on top of it. The interior is replete with frescoes, relief and stained glass images on religious themes. Van Dyck's painting, dating from the 17th century, and a sculpture of a crucifix belonging to Buckhoffer's hand are also kept within the walls of the temple.
Another significant religious object is St. Paul's Church, which was also under construction (from the 13th to the 19th century). For almost a century, this temple was the main Lutheran site in Frankfurt. Since the mid-19th century, the state parliament has been sitting here, adopting many laws that have entered the modern constitution of the country. Perhaps this is why Paulkirha is considered a symbol of national democracy.
During the war years, the temple was also destroyed, and then recreated and appeared in an updated form during the celebration of 100 years since the founding of the Parliament. Today, this object is also called "The House of All Germans." It hosts important awards ceremonies, and a museum works.
Miraculously preserved in its original form the church of St. Justin, built in 850. For more than 10 centuries, the structure was repeatedly completed and overgrown with various decorative elements. However, the basis of the building remained unchanged.
Other attractions to see in Frankfurt are the Old Opera, with stunning facades, gabenties and roofs, Hauptwach Square with baroque buildings, the Old Bridge, the racy Alt-Sachsenhausen quarter, and, of course, the famous skyscrapers, which can also be seen if the Frankfurt-on-Main webcams are viewed online.