created: 07.06.2006
last modified: 07.06.2006
Frankfurt, on the river Main, is the biggest financial center on the European continent. Home to the German stock exchange the bank district has by the time developed into what is nowadays called "Mainhattan". It has always been and still is one of the most liberal minded cities in the country.Yet, football is also at home in this historic city of cultural and political progress. Three Frankfurt Teams play in the highest leagues: Eintracht Frankfurt, FSV Frankfurt and the 1st FFC Frankfurt, the most successful women's team in Germany. Besides that, there are some 100 clubs in the city with more than 650 junior and senior teams in various leagues. Last but not least Frankfurt am Main is the headquarters of the German Football Association DFB.
The stadium
The construction of the FIFA World Cup 2006™ stadium Frankfurt lasted from July 2002 until October 2005. A futuristic site was erected on the grounds of the historic Waldstadion, with translucent roofing and a minimalist supporting structure. The seating capacity is almost 50,000 and the FIFA Confederations Cup 2005 Final between Brazil and Argentina was already a brilliant example of the magnificient atmosphere this arena has. Here you can find more information on the Frankfurt FIFA World Cup 2006™ stadium.
Hotel Booking and Diabetes Tips
Frankfurt has many hotels in all price ranges. If you haven't booked your hotel yet, it's high time. The easiest way to do so is by using this link provided by the 2006 FIFA World Cup™ Accommodation Services (WCAS):
http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/06/en/d/accommodation/index.html
When booking your hotel you should inquire whether the hotel has its own doctor and if that is not the case, the reception desk should be able to tell you where the nearest doctor and pharmacy are.
A list of diabetologists located in Frankfurt can be found by using the search engine here:
Useful signs and terms related to diabetes are listed on this site:
What else is there to do in Frankfurt?
On the cultural side the birthplace of Germany's most famous poet, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832), has a lot to offer. There is, for example the "Museumsufer" on the river Main, which inhibits eleven well-known museums on both sides of the river. Then there are Frankfurt's stages, the opera house which has been awarded "Opera House of the year" and the Frankfurt Theatre. Besides these two highly renowned municipal stages there are plenty of free stages around the city. If you want to know more on culture in Frankfurt please go to:
www.kultur.frankfurt.de/prs/WebObjects/portal.woa/3/wo/sP3tjtlGWiGZ0X1iPtZfc0/3.6.0.0.4.0.0.0
If you want to spend a relaxed day between the matches, then a boat trip on the river Main could be just the right thing for you. Or you might consider to visit the Palm Garden or the Zoo. There are many opportunities that you can take to make your stay as varied as possible. The so-called "Ebbelwei Express" gives you a good impression to start with: It's a tram carriage that takes you on a trip to the most noteworthy sights of the city and you can enjoy a glass of the typical regional cider.
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