The Snow Globe – 8 x Frankfurt

How did Frankfurt become what it is today? And what makes Frankfurt different from other cities? A look into the Snow Globe provides answers to these questions. Eight artists created models of these characteristics typical of Frankfurt.

Frankfurt ... Criminal City

Many connect Frankfurt to drug dealing, robbery and prostitution. What is true about the clishé?

Frankfurt ... Bankfurt

Frankfurt is an internationally known financial centre, the city has been living off trade for centuries

Frankfurt ... Industrial City

Significant inventions and mass productions made Frankfurt an industrial and chemical site

Frankfurt ... Hub

Highway interchange, railway hub, international aviation hub and world's largest data hub - Frankfurt is an international hub

Frankfurt ... Secret Capital

Emperors were crowned in Frankfurt and following World War II the city almost became capital of the newly formed Federal Republic of Germany

Frankfurt ... Critical City

Frankfurt is considered a city of protest, critique and demonstrations. Where did this reputation come from?

Frankfurt ... Jewish City

For nine centuries Frankfurt had the largest Jewish community in the country

Frankfurt ... Building Site

Frankfurt is a city constantly undergoing (re)building work