Emperor Antoninus Pius Presides at the Saalburg Main Gate
Frankfurt's trade fairs are known to have taken place as early as in the year 1160. The Messe Frankfurt is one of the world's largest exhibition centers, hosting a continuous stream of exhibitions small, large and gargantuan ? the Motor Show draws almost a million visitors. Most fairs are open to the public for at least part of the time, and can be a fascinating if somewhat overwhelming experience if you're interested in the theme. The Messe has its own train station, Messe, two stops away from the Central Railway Station (from platform 104, underground) on S 3/4/5/6, and there's also a Messe station on the U4 subway line. Advance tickets for fairs often allow free use of all RMV public transport.
U4/U5 to station Messe/Torhaus; trains to the trade fairs will be announced in English.
Frankfurt Book Fair (Frankfurt Buchmesse), . The largest event of the world's publishing industry, held yearly in mid-October. The Frankfurt Book Fair has a long history, first being held in the year 1485, shortly after Gutenberg's printing press in nearby Mainz made books much more easily available than before. The last two days (Sa-Su) are open to the general public, with book sales allowed on Sunday only. In recent years, the public days of the Book Fair have also drawn a vast contingent of manga/anime fans, many of whom dress up as their favorite characters! Photography is allowed, but only after asking permission.Day ticket €12. �
Frankfurt Motor Show (Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung), . The world's largest motor show and Frankfurt's biggest event, held every two years, next on Sept. 2013. (In even-numbered years, the show is held in Hannover.)Day tickets €11-18. �
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