In the city of Frankfurt am Main, Germany

 “A writer, I think, is someone who pays attention to the world." — Susan Sontag (from her speech, upon being awarded the Peace Prize of the German Book Trade, at the Frankfurt Book Fair)

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(in Germany) The city of Frankfurt am Main is found along the Main River about 19 miles (30 km) upstream from its confluence with the Rhine River at Mainz. Frankfurt has long been one of Germany's most important cities. For centuries an independent city state, the many old buildings and world-class attractions and fun things to do here make this former imperial city a great place to spend a weekend break, or even longer. Evidence of its past as an important trading center is easy to find in the Old Town area. Visitors like to wander the Römerberg, a city square known for its fountain, medieval townhomes, boutique shops and galleries, and great cafés and restaurants. The square is also home to historic buildings, including the Old Town Hall (Altes Rathaus) and fine old churches. As one of Germany's leading business centers, its financial district boasts enough skyscrapers to have earned the city the nickname "Mainhattan," while ultra-modern convention centers have led to it being the home of huge international trade shows, including the Frankfurt Book Fair.