Once, Frankfurt was one of the most beautiful medieval cities in Germany. With the devastating air raids of World War II, much of this historical splendor vanished forever. This illustrated book begins its journey through time with the very first photo of Frankfurt from 1846. Through several hundred historical images, one gets to know old Frankfurt up until its destruction in 1945: the narrow streets, the magnificent half-timbered houses, the markets, squares, and landmarks. Short text passages explain selected moments from over a century of the city's history.