Mainz - love of life on the rhine river
The city of Mainz offers a wide range of activities for its visitors and residents. In addition to the large number of cultural offerings, strolling through the old town or a walk along the Rhine is also very popular. In the process, one repeatedly encounters monuments to Johannes Gutenberg, a native of Mainz, in the state capital. The inventor of letterpress printing is still a very important personality of the city almost 560 years after his death.
Mainz Old Town - rich in history
Tranquil squares, lovingly restored half-timbered houses and magnificent baroque churches give Mainz's old town its charmingly cozy atmosphere. Elegant boutiques, cafés and wine taverns are hidden here. The adjacent Rhine promenade is also worth a stroll and invites you to linger. The 2,000-year history of the city of Mainz can be experienced in the many small alleys, inviting squares and numerous historic buildings and sights.
State Theatre Mainz
Musical theater, drama and ballet: If you want to be enchanted by both music and acting, the Staatstheater Mainz is the place to be. Built in the 18th century, the theater on Gutenbergplatz is located in the middle of the old town and is just a short walk from St. Martin's Cathedral. High culture meets music, drama meets dance.Museums in Mainz
As one of the oldest cities in Germany, Mainz has been shaped by a wide variety of historical events. In the Gutenberg Museum, visitors can experience the four millennia of written culture - including the original Bible by Johannes Gutenberg. The most important art collection of the state of Rhineland-Palatinate as well as changing exhibitions can be marveled at in the Landesmuseum. The Cathedral and Diocesan Museum provides an insight into the important art treasures from more than 1,000 years of history of the archbishopric of Mainz. These and other museums are open for you all year round.
Regional specialties
Germany's wine capital offers cozy wine taverns and excellent vinotheques where you can taste your way through the variety of local wines. In addition, many restaurants - from gourmet eateries to typical family-run businesses - invite you to get to know the cuisine of Mainz and Rheinhessen. Enjoyment and wine experiences are very important in the "Great Wine Capital" Mainz-Rheinhessen.
