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Exploring the history of Mainz

Johannes Gutenberg

Johannes Gutenberg, the inventor of movable type, is probably the best known son of Mainz.

Roman Mainz

Mainz is full of relics from its Roman past when the city was known as Mogontiacum.

Jewish Mainz

Together with Speyer and Worms, Mainz is the third of the ShUM cities of major Jewish communities, and Jewish culture and heritage are an integral part of the city's history.

Churches & other sacred...

The cityscape of Mainz is dominated by churches and other sacred buildings, reflecting the diversity of cultures in the city.

Baroque Mainz

Explore the rich heritage of Baroque architecture in Mainz.

Sights

The main sights of Mainz at a glance.

Museums

The museums of Mainz introduce visitors to the rich and varied history and culture of the city and its region. Worth a visit!

The MAINZ-App

Discover Mainz with the official MAINZ-App

Tourist Service Center

Brückenturm, Rheinstraße 55
Mo.-Fr. 09:00 am - 05:00 pm
Summer: April 1 - 31 October
Sa. 10:00 am - 04:00 pm
Winter: 01 November - 31 March
Sa. 10:00 am - 03:00 pm

phone: 06131-242888

tourist(at)mainzplus.com

www.mainz-tourismus.com

Landesmuseum, Große Bleiche 49-51
Tu. 10:00 am - 08:00 pm
We.-Su. 10:00 am - 05:00 pm
phone: 06131-2857-191

www.landesmuseum-mainz.de

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