Mainz
#7 in Best Places to Visit in Germany
All wine lovers should make sure to visit Mainz when traveling to Germany. That’s because Mainz is the country’s wine capital. The city and the surrounding Rheinhessen area (Germany’s largest wine-producing region) align themselves with other European wine hot spots – including Porto and Bordeaux – so there’s no doubt that you’ll find fantastic glasses of wine here. Plan on visiting Mainz’s old town, where you’ll find wine taverns that serve locally made varieties of riesling and silvaner. Then, take a long stroll through charming squares like the Markt and the Kirschgarten to admire their beautiful architecture.
Frankfurt
#8 in Best Places to Visit in Germany
Frankfurt is best known as the financial capital of the eurozone thanks to it housing the European Central Bank, but don’t assume the city is nothing more than a concrete jungle. Frankfurt doubles as a tourist-friendly destination with all kinds of attractions. Here, you’ll find the Frankfurt Museum Embankment, a riverside perimeter that comprises more than a dozen museums, including the popular Städel Museum. Other noteworthy sights include the city’s colorful old town, the Main Tower observation deck and the Palmengarten, a beautiful botanical garden.
