Frankfurt am Main usually doesn't rate high on the list of Germany's must-visit cities due to its often misunderstood reputation as a staid financial services center. One of Frankfurt's most visible distinctions contributing to stereotypes like this is its impressive skyline most dramatically viewed from MaiN ToWer's rooftop observation platform. While World War II bombings obliterated downtown's original architectural treasures and footprint, they also gave the city a clean slate for reconstruction largely funded through the Marshall Plan. And Frankfurt's dining in particular is an amazing mix of traditional local and sophisticated international, with...  keep reading