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Frankfurt is a very important city in Germany. This city is home to the European
Central Bank and many high rises that house world renowned multinational companies.
No wonder that this city is regarded as the financial capital of Europe. However
Frankfurt is not only about commerce and skyscrapers. This city has a cultural
side too. With museums like German Film Museum, German Architecture Museum, Stadel
Museum and others showcasing important cultural and artistic achievements by the
best German minds; vacation seekers find Frankfurt no less interesting. Whether
you are planning to visit this city for business or pleasure reasons; you should
follow the Frankfurt Tourist Information for a safer and enjoyable vacation.
The first and foremost thing to keep in mind is passport. Check before leaving
your hometown that whether or not the passport is a valid one. The expiry date
should be at least three months later after you leave Frankfurt for your motherland
again.
Visa is another most important document which should be properly handled. If
you are however from European Union country members; you would not need a visa.
Travelers from other countries such as Australia; New Zealand; Japan; United
States of America; Switzerland; Monaco; Israel; San Marino and Honduras are
also exempt from carrying a visa. If your motherland is outside this list; you
would need a tourist visa. If you want to study here; you should apply for a
student visa. Valid only till the duration of your course of study; this type
of visa can not be converted to tourist visa and you need to leave Germany as
soon as your visa expires.
Another import part of Frankfurt travel guide is local currency. Before Germany
was inducted into the European Union; the currency used to be Deutsche Mark.
However Euro is now the official currency here. Though the exchange rate fluctuates;
1 Euro at present amounts to around 1.3081 U.S. dollars.
The drinking water is safe and you can drink water from tap as well. Your safety
too will not be at a risk. However it is best to avoid darker alleys and it
is advisable to travel in a group. One more important point, medical expense
at Frankfurt is costly. So it is better to have a medical insurance.
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