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Mainz is the capital of the state of Rhineland-Palatinate and is located at the point where the river Main flows into the Rhine. The city’s history goes back to the Roman foundation of a fort in the first century AD, and the place was the capital of the province of Germania Superior. Mainz later became one of the most important cities of the Holy Roman Empire, and it continued to be a strong German fortress in the defense of the west.
Mainz was subjected to massive bombardments during World War II and the area’s French administration wanted to rebuild a model city inspired by Le Corbusier’s urban planning, which was only partially realized with the interesting mix of new and old that you can see in the center of Mainz today. A fine example of modern architecture is Arne Jacobsen’s town hall building on the banks of the Rhine, while you can see old Mainz with half-timbered houses in the quarter south of the cathedral.
There are many sights in Mainz, of which the cathedral is one of the most famous. Mainzer Dom was built as a Romanesque church from the year 975, but was later expanded in several styles. For several centuries, the cathedral was Germany’s coronation church. There are also many other fine churches such as Christuskirche and the rococo churches Peterskirche and Augustinerkirche.
Mainz is also known as Gutenberg’s hometown, and you can see one of his original Bibles at the Gutenberg Museum. You can also visit the Römisch-Germanisches Zentralmuseum, which describes the period up to the Middle Ages, and which is located in the Electors’ old castle in Mainz. From the city’s history, you can also see the towers Alexanderturm, Eisenturm and Holzturm, which are preserved from Mainz’s city walls. And from even earlier times, you can see Roman ruins several places of, for example, an old theater.
Frankfurt is a fascinating city and a meeting between new and old. It has always been one of Germany’s richest city and a city with great political influence in Germany. It has been a locomotive of German economy and development for centuries as well, and there are so many things to see in both old and modern Frankfurt with all the high-rise office towers.
With its airport and large fairs, Frankfurt is a hub and meeting place for all of Europe and much of the world, and the international atmosphere of the modern city with its many fine museums and cultural offerings makes visiting here very exciting and with sights in and around the city center.
Wiesbaden is the capital of the state of Hesse and, after Frankfurt, it is the state’s largest city. Wiesbaden is also an ancient city, founded by the Romans in AD 6. Beautifully situated between the Rhine river and the Taunus Mountains, the city is famous for its hot springs, which the Romans used extensively and which can still be enjoyed in several places today.
There are many sights in Wiesbaden, and you can start at Schloßplatz, which is surrounded by interesting buildings. The neoclassical city castle from the first half of the 19th century is today used as Hesse’s state house. The castle complex also includes the Kavaliershaus and the Wilhelmsbau next to the castle. Wiesbaden’s Old Town Hall and New Town Hall from 1887 and the Protestant Marktkirche are opposite the castle and are all worth seeing as well.
Mannheim is a city in the state of Baden-Württemberg in southwestern Germany. It is strategically located at the point where the river Neckar flows into the Rhine. Mannheim was founded by Friedrich IV in 1606, and the following year it formally became a city. Industrialization developed the city significantly from the 19th century, with not least the port of Mannheim, which is today one of Europe’s largest river ports.
The center of Mannheim consists of right-angled streets surrounded by a semi-circular ring road, and the urban plan is unique in Germany. Mannheim’s nickname is Quadratestadt, and when you take a walk in the city, you quickly find out why. Instead of street names, the city center is divided into blocks named from A1 to U6. As a result, it is somewhat different to read street signs here than elsewhere.
Koblenz is a city located in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate at the point where the river Mosel flows into the Rhine. The city’s history goes back to the years before the birth of Christ, when the Romans founded a military settlement in the strategically good place. Koblenz’s name comes from the Latin name confluentes, meaning confluence, which alludes to the two great rivers.
The most famous place in Koblenz is the Deutsches Eck, which is the place where the Mosel flows into the Rhine. Deutsches Eck is a large square where you can go all the way to the rivers and enjoy the beautiful scenery that is here. In the square you can see Koblenz’s famous equestrian statue of Emperor Wilhelm I. The statue was erected in 1897 as a monument to the emperor’s role in the German unification in 1871.
Mainz, Germany
Overview of Mainz
Mainz is the capital of the state of Rhineland-Palatinate and is located at the point where the river Main flows into the Rhine. The city’s history goes back to the Roman foundation of a fort in the first century AD, and the place was the capital of the province of Germania Superior. Mainz later became one of the most important cities of the Holy Roman Empire, and it continued to be a strong German fortress in the defense of the west.
Mainz was subjected to massive bombardments during World War II and the area’s French administration wanted to rebuild a model city inspired by Le Corbusier’s urban planning, which was only partially realized with the interesting mix of new and old that you can see in the center of Mainz today. A fine example of modern architecture is Arne Jacobsen’s town hall building on the banks of the Rhine, while you can see old Mainz with half-timbered houses in the quarter south of the cathedral.
There are many sights in Mainz, of which the cathedral is one of the most famous. Mainzer Dom was built as a Romanesque church from the year 975, but was later expanded in several styles. For several centuries, the cathedral was Germany’s coronation church. There are also many other fine churches such as Christuskirche and the rococo churches Peterskirche and Augustinerkirche.
About the Mainz travel guide
Contents: Tours in the city + tours in the surrounding area
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Author: Stig Albeck
Publisher: Vamados.com
Language: English
About the travel guide
The Mainz travel guide gives you an overview of the sights and activities of the German city. Read about top sights and other sights, and get a tour guide with tour suggestions and detailed descriptions of all the city’s most important churches, monuments, mansions, museums, etc.
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