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Pizzeria Paolo – Not sure I want to share this one

Pizzeria Paolo is one of the Frankfurt restaurants I was close to not sharing with you. But here we go: this place makes my favorite Italian pizza...

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Alexandra

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S-Bahn Taunusanlage – The ups of Deutsche Bank

There is something curious and unique about the street-level S-Bahn sign in front of the Deutsche Bank headquarters in Frankfurt...

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Art & culture

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Aroon

Nagersheth

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Campus Riedberg – Space for friends from space!

This hidden piece of art, called "Troublemakers", by German artist Jens Andres is in front of the building of Biochemistry, Chemistry and Pharmacy...

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Art & culture

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Aroon

Nagersheth

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L'Abbate – Tiny cheese factory in Offenbach

"L'Abbate" in Offenbach, just outside Frankfurt, is a tiny cheese factory that has people coming in from all over for their ricotta with herbs - just fry it!

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Aroon

Nagersheth

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Sozialmeisenbau – Neue Altstadt's smallest house

"Sozialmeisenbau" on Neue Altstadt in Frankfurt is a hidden birdhouse made by artist Guido Zimmermann that mirrors government-subsidized social housing!

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Art & culture

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Aroon

Nagersheth

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Struwwelpeter – A children's book museum

Do you know "Struwwelpeter"? Discover this world-famous 19th-century children's book that reflects the morals of its day in the Frankfurt!

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Art & culture

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Aroon

Nagersheth

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Pixelstrich – Best sunset photospot

"Pixelstrich" is a spot on Flößerbrücke in Frankfurt: it has such perfect sunset & skyline views, it's become a meeting point for the city's photographers.

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Art & culture
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Relaxing

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Aroon

Nagersheth

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Reis Memorial – A Horse Doesn't Eat Cucumber Salad

The "Reis Memorial" in Frankfurt is dedicated to the first words uttered on the telephone invented by Reis: "A Horse Doesn't Eat Cucumber Salad"...

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Art & culture

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Aroon

Nagersheth

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Schwanheimer Düne – Into the dunes

"Schwanheimer Düne" is a dune in Frankfurt, a beautiful little piece of true nature, and many locals often have no idea! I enjoy coming here by ferry...

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Relaxing

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Aroon

Nagersheth

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Meral Imbiss – What a treat!

"Meral" is a kebab shop on a boat moored at the quay on the river in Frankfurt! This place, to me, tastes like spring & summer - they even have fish döner!

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Snacks

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Alexandra

Sepúlveda

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Hummus Küch' – Israeli delights back in town

"Hummus Küch'" in Frankfurt is an Israeli snack bar with a cozy environment. I really love their schaschuka, hummus and borekas. Perfect with friends!

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Snacks

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Alexandra

Sepúlveda

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Pizzeria da Cimino – Most popular pizza in town

"Pizzeria da Cimino" is where most people in Frankfurt go for pizza! My favorite one is the one with spinach. It's just the perfect place for casual lunch.

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Restaurants

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