Mainz

Mainz is a German city on the Rhine River. It’s known for its old town, with half-timbered houses and medieval market squares. In the center, the Marktbrunnen is a Renaissance fountain with red columns. Nearby, a distinctive octagonal tower tops the Romanesque Mainz Cathedral, built of deep red sandstone. The Gutenberg Museum honors the inventor of the printing press with exhibits, including 2 of his original bibles.
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Top attractions in Mainz

Mainz Cathedral
1. Mainz Cathedral
4.6
(6165)
Catholic cathedral
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A Baroque spire tops this Romanesque cathedral with cloisters, known for its elaborate tombstones.
Gutenberg Museum
2. Gutenberg Museum
4.4
(2684)
Museum
History Museums
Printing & book museum with Gutenberg Bibles by the 15th-century inventor of movable type printing.
St. Stephan's Church
3. St. Stephan's Church
4.7
(2031)
Catholic church
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Guided tours of Catholic church with stained glass windows by Marc Chagall & a late-Gothic cloister.
Markt
4. Markt
4.5
(38)
Market
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MEWA Arena
5. MEWA Arena
4.3
(6425)
Stadium
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Kirschgarten
6. Kirschgarten
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Architectural Buildings
Attractive cobbled square dating back to the 14th century, with half-timbered houses & a fountain.
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Other notable attractions

St. Augustine's of Canterbury, Wiesbaden
Church
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Museum of Ancient Seafaring
Museum
Specialty Museums
Preserved sections of Roman boats, plus replica models & displays on the history of shipbuilding.
Fastnachtsbrunnen
Historical landmark
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This fountain comprised of 200+ whimsical bronze figures celebrates the festive Carnival season.
Sanctuary of Isis and Magna Mater
Historical landmark
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Theodor Heuss Bridge
Bridge
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Holzturm
Sights & Landmarks
Architectural Buildings
Part of the city's Mmedieval defenses, this 6-story Gothic tower is made of crushed stone.
St. Peter
Catholic church
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Landesmuseum Mainz
Museum
History Museums
Museum with local & medieval artifacts, plus European paintings & sculptures.
Mainz Citadel
Fortress
Sights & Landmarks
Fortress built in 1660 with guided tours & occasional events, including theatrical performances.
Mainz Hbf
Transport interchange
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