Exterior of the European Central Bank in Frankfurt, German
The mission of the bank is to maintain price stability in the euro zone — a pretty difficult job for the past three years and one that has commanded the world's attention.
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They are buildings, cities and natural wonders. They house the heights of cultural achievement and offer backdrops for our best ideas. Asked to name the most influential place in history, previous and present TIME 100 honorees reflect on locations that have seen and in some cases helped bring about some of the most transformative moments in human experience.
European Central Bank, Frankfurt