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Frankfurt

6 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Frankfurt, Germany

Unusual
Attractions
in Frankfurt

"Pinkelbaum", Frankfurt, Germany

Frankfurt, Germany

Pinkelbaum (Peeing Tree)

After years of being casually peed on by humans, this tree is peeing back.

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Marshall Brunnen.

Frankfurt, Germany

Frankfurt Wishing Wells

Carved fountains poignantly placed in parks and in front of special monuments.

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Luftbrückendenkmal and C-47 Rosinenbomber, Rhein-Main Airbase in Frankfurt.

Frankfurt, Germany

Luftbrückendenkmal: Monument to the Berlin Airlift

The sweet story of how American cargo planes became known as "Candy Bombers" during the Berlin Blockade.

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Locks on the Eiserner Steg

Frankfurt, Germany

Eiserner Steg (Iron Bridge)

Fantastic views and thousands of love locks.

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The fountain as seen in 2005.

Frankfurt, Germany

Frau Rauscher Fountain

This German fountain of a legendary apple wine-loving drink thief will spit on you.

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Henninger Turm

Frankfurt, Germany

Henninger Turm

The world's only silo that was topped by two revolving restaurants has unfortunately been demolished.

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Aerial view of the IG Farben building, now the University of Frankfurt's Westend campus.

Frankfurt am Main, Germany

IG Farben Haus

From Nazi chemicals to the CIA, this gargantuan architectural marvel has played a fascinating role in German history.

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Food & Drink
in Frankfurt

Handkäse Mit Musik

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Meats & Animal Products

Handkäse Mit Musik

The stinky cheese comes with onions and bathroom humor.

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jehoel wants to go to Luftbrückendenkmal: Monument to the Berlin Airlift

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