This old imperial city is, by virtue of its central situation, an important commercial and economic center. The city's skyline, dominated by the great cluster of high-rise buildings in the banking quarter, has a distinct North American flavour, earning Frankfurt the nicknames "Mainhattan" and "Chicago on the Main." Considered a global city - it frequently ranks in the top ten best cities to live and do business - Frankfurt has also long been an important centre for cultural and tourism activities.

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