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 Chinese gardens |
Friedberger Landstraße/Berger Straße Frankfurt, HES 60311 Germany +49 (0)69 2123 8849 (Touristen Information) http://www.chinaseiten.de/gart... |
Located next to the Bethmann Park in Bornheim and landscaped in 1990 according to the age old principles of feng shui, the Chinese Gardens are the perfect place to sit back, relax and meditate. The 'Garden of Heavenly Freedom' contains pagodas, sculptures and a host of exotic plants, but the undoubted highlights are the Jade Bridge and the Gallery of Aromatic Waters. Tai Chi groups meet here on Sundays, and watching their slow, careful movements, you are transported to the other side of the world, to the land of yin and yang. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Roland Hachmann |
 Photo: Robert Eric |
 Photo: Leigh Haugseth |
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 Photo: Justyna Pagenkemper |
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Country park and gardens |
Ostparkstraße / Ratsweg Frankfurt, HES 60386 Germany +49 69 2123 8800 (Tourist Information Center) |
This stunning country park in the east of the city was established in 1900-08 under the direction of landscape gardener Karl Heicke. An old arm of the River Main was turned into a lake surrounded by venerable old trees. In the twenties, the park was a popular venue for political demonstrations, but is now teeming with families who come here for a walk, a barbecue or a game of football. The traditional Dippemess festival takes place here every spring and autumn. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Family-orientated park |
Hartmann-Ibach-Straße Bornheim Frankfurt, HES 60389 Germany |
No dogs allowed! This is just one of the reasons why Günthersburg Park, situated on the edge of Bornheim, is so popular with families. Summertime water games, several play areas, roller skating routes and numerous children's parties (organised by nearby Kindergartens) all combine to make this a great place for kids. Yet the park is also popular with adults: Boules players flock here in the summer, as do nature and art lovers. The park is blessed with a wide variety of trees, and is dotted with captivating statues made of plants. A snack bar offers a choice of refreshments. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Bornheim's old town hall |
Berger Straße 314 Frankfurt, HES 60385 Germany |
This half-timbered baroque house was built in 1759 in the village of Bornheim. It originally belonged to the Rühl family, who produced so many mayors that they eventually decided to turn their family home into the town hall. The two-storey building boasts exquisitely carved baroque-style doors. After the village of Bornheim was incorporated into the city of Frankfurt in 1877, the building lost its function as a town hall. Nowadays it is a residential home. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Modern swimming complex |
Inheidener Straße 60 Frankfurt, HES 60385 Germany +49 69 46 2340 / +49 69 46 5185 |
This modern swimming complex boasts a large indoor pool, a non-swimmers' pool, kids' pool, plunge pool, several whirlpools and an outdoor pool with water chutes. A popular meeting place for young people and families with kids, the indoor baths are all glass-fronted, providing swimmers with pleasant views outside. There is also a relaxation area with chaise longues and plenty of plants. The solarium, sauna, masseur and swimming lessons for the kids cost extra. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Seckbach Town Hall |
Hofhausstraße 2 Seckbach Frankfurt, HES 60389 Germany +49 69 47 3600 http://www.rathaus-seckbach.de/ |
Half-timbered baroque style houses shape the district of Seckbach, which was first refered to in documents back in 882. The town hall was built in the first half of the 16th century, and its half-timbered upper-floor is typical of the style of the Middle Ages. The corner posts are anchored down with diagonal braces. Public announcements were read from the small bay window in the middle of the building. The building is now used as a town house. Internal viewing is permitted only by appointment. Review © 2007, Wcities |
