Yes, even Germany has skyscrapers, as the New Europe and Visualization students discovered on their trip to Frankfurt last Wednesday. And even though they might not be as high as in the States, they are still impressive...
Starting their day with a visit of the European Central Bank, the New Europe students had an insightful presentation and discussion on the European Union's monetary and fiscal policy and the current measures taken against the economic crisis. The visit was followed by individual activities as well as a city tour through the old and new parts of Frankfurt. Fascinating, how much the city is changing: the work on the new “Palace Quarter” is completed, the University about to start its remodelling process, and the demolition of the Technical Town Hall and the Historical Museum are in full activity.
Meanwhile, the Texas group explored art in public spaces and were astonished to learn that the Paulskirche is not used as a church anymore and the buildings on the "Römerberg", Frankfurt's old town square, are not as old as they seem. Before getting the chance to talk to professionals at a local video game company, the students enjoyed the perfect view and "Mainhattan feeling" from one of Frankfurt's highest buildings, the Main Tower.
A nice dinner in the renown and picturesque wine region "Ahr Tal" concluded this exciting day and made our American guest aware of the fact that good red wine is cultivated just a little south of Bonn.
