Hmm, time to get back with my Germany posts. I know, I know, it's been a few months since I went there and back and yet I can't seem to complete my post. Been procrastinating for far too long. And too much happening and new photos which kept coming in =x
Anyway, back to Frankfurt. Woke up early the next day, waited for my shuttle bus to the airport. Surfed through the net the previous night for tourist spot in Frankfurt and decided to visit the Römer. Also known as the old downtown, it is also the oldest section of town in Frankfurt. It has great old architecture building and nice square. A good place for me to take lots of photos, hehe.
Reached the airport around 9am. Kept my luggage in the baggage storage and inquired for instructions on how to get to Römer. The guy at the information counter told me there is two ways to get there. One way is to the subway (S-8 or S-9) into the city and get off at Hauptwache station (fifth stop, the guy even marked and numbered the stops for me in my map). Römer is only a few minutes walks away from the station. Or I can get off at Hauptbahnhof (Frankfurt Main station) and continue by taking the bus (U-4 or U-5) or ride the tram (tram #11). Then I'll need to get off at the 3rd stop which is Römer/Paulskirche.
I opted for the first option as it was much easier for me. Don't really want to get lost with the few hours I had left in Frankfurt. But if you opt for the second option and get off at Frankfurt Main Station, you'll get to see the how beautiful the train station is. That was what the guy from the info counter told me though. Have yet to see how beautiful it is.
When I got off at Hauptwache stop, I asked a couple of policemen whom happened to be patrolling in the station for directions. I went upstairs and I was in Zeil, the big shopping street. It was kind of deserted as it was still quite early in the morning. Saw a very large Esprit store and the Hako shoe store that the policeman mentioned. I just recently read somewhere that The Esprit store is the largest in the world and I regret not taking a photo of it!! And it was only reopened after renovation less than a month before I went there T_T
I saw this building with a clock tower beside the Haka shoe store and took some photos of it. As I was busy clicking away, there this one lady sitting at the beach eating an ice-cream cone. And halfway taking photos, this lady suddenly appeared beside me. Almost has an heart attack -.-'' She offered to help me take my photo with the building. I thought for a while before passing her the camera. After she took my photo, she took out her camera and asked if I could help her as well. Ah, now I get it, hahaha. We talked for a while before parting ways and learnt that she is from Japan.
Snapped the building on two separate occasions, early in the morning and at noon.
Followed the directions given by the policeman, I walked down the pedestrian passage between the two stores, Esprit and Haka. Got side tracked every now and then if something caught my attention.
There was this head statue which caught my attention. Next to a row of eateries, in the middle of a small square, sheltered by trees of the autumn colors, it was simple yet nice at the same time.
It was a very beautiful sight. Too bad I can't do much justice to it. Not that good in photography T_T
Came across this huge building on my way to Römer. Don't know what building it is, but I was hoping that the car in front would leave so I can get a nice photo of it. But of course it never did.
My post getting kinda long, so I guess I stop here for now. Will continue on Römer on Part 3 =P
Anyway, back to Frankfurt. Woke up early the next day, waited for my shuttle bus to the airport. Surfed through the net the previous night for tourist spot in Frankfurt and decided to visit the Römer. Also known as the old downtown, it is also the oldest section of town in Frankfurt. It has great old architecture building and nice square. A good place for me to take lots of photos, hehe.
Reached the airport around 9am. Kept my luggage in the baggage storage and inquired for instructions on how to get to Römer. The guy at the information counter told me there is two ways to get there. One way is to the subway (S-8 or S-9) into the city and get off at Hauptwache station (fifth stop, the guy even marked and numbered the stops for me in my map). Römer is only a few minutes walks away from the station. Or I can get off at Hauptbahnhof (Frankfurt Main station) and continue by taking the bus (U-4 or U-5) or ride the tram (tram #11). Then I'll need to get off at the 3rd stop which is Römer/Paulskirche.
I opted for the first option as it was much easier for me. Don't really want to get lost with the few hours I had left in Frankfurt. But if you opt for the second option and get off at Frankfurt Main Station, you'll get to see the how beautiful the train station is. That was what the guy from the info counter told me though. Have yet to see how beautiful it is.
When I got off at Hauptwache stop, I asked a couple of policemen whom happened to be patrolling in the station for directions. I went upstairs and I was in Zeil, the big shopping street. It was kind of deserted as it was still quite early in the morning. Saw a very large Esprit store and the Hako shoe store that the policeman mentioned. I just recently read somewhere that The Esprit store is the largest in the world and I regret not taking a photo of it!! And it was only reopened after renovation less than a month before I went there T_T
I saw this building with a clock tower beside the Haka shoe store and took some photos of it. As I was busy clicking away, there this one lady sitting at the beach eating an ice-cream cone. And halfway taking photos, this lady suddenly appeared beside me. Almost has an heart attack -.-'' She offered to help me take my photo with the building. I thought for a while before passing her the camera. After she took my photo, she took out her camera and asked if I could help her as well. Ah, now I get it, hahaha. We talked for a while before parting ways and learnt that she is from Japan.
Followed the directions given by the policeman, I walked down the pedestrian passage between the two stores, Esprit and Haka. Got side tracked every now and then if something caught my attention.
There was this head statue which caught my attention. Next to a row of eateries, in the middle of a small square, sheltered by trees of the autumn colors, it was simple yet nice at the same time.
My post getting kinda long, so I guess I stop here for now. Will continue on Römer on Part 3 =P
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