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Highlights of Mainz
Discover Mainz: A journey through history and culture
9 StopsEstimated Duration: 93 minutes
The 'Highlights of Mainz' trail offers a captivating journey through the rich history and vibrant culture of this charming city. Start at St. Stephan's Church, where the mystical blue light of Marc Chagall's stained-glass windows creates an unforgettable atmosphere. Continue to St. Martin's Cathedral, a stunning fusion of Romanesque, Gothic, and Baroque architecture. The trail then leads you to the Gutenberg Museum, where the history of printing comes to life. Covering 3.55 km in roughly 93 minutes, the journey culminates at the Citadel, leaving you with a profound sense of history and awe.
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Did you know? — St. Stephan
The church was founded in the year 990.
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1
St. Stephan (Stefansplatz)
Church
457 mStraight-line estimate from stop 1 to stop 2
2
Staatstheater Mainz - Großes Haus
Culture & Entertainment
207 mStraight-line estimate from stop 2 to stop 3
3
St. Martin's Cathedral
Church
570 mStraight-line estimate from stop 3 to stop 4
4
Naturhistorisches Museum
Museum
14 mStraight-line estimate from stop 4 to stop 5
5
Gutenberg-Museum
Museum
351 mStraight-line estimate from stop 5 to stop 6
6
Kurfürstliches Schloss
Castle
1.6 kmStraight-line estimate from stop 6 to stop 7
7
Zitadelle
Castle
105 mStraight-line estimate from stop 7 to stop 8
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Drususstein
Monument
296 mStraight-line estimate from stop 8 to stop 9
