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1721 Years of Mainz
A journey through 1721 years of Mainz history
11 StopsEstimated Duration: 161 minutes
The '1721 Years of Mainz' trail offers a captivating journey through the city’s extensive history in just under 8 kilometers over about two and a half hours. Start your adventure at St. Stephan’s Church, renowned for its stunning Chagall windows that bathe the interior in blue light. Continue to the impressive Mainz Cathedral, where you can admire the blend of Romanesque, Gothic, and Baroque architecture. The towering Drususstein stands as a testament to the city’s Roman past, transporting you back in time. Conclude your walk at the Johannes Gutenberg University, a beacon of modern education and research. Discover the seamless blend of ancient and contemporary history and experience Mainz in all its diversity.
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Did you know? — Drususstein
Drusus died in 9 BC during a campaign along the Elbe River.
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Drususstein
Monument
541 mStraight-line estimate from stop 1 to stop 2
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St. Stephan (Stefansplatz)
Church
504 mStraight-line estimate from stop 2 to stop 3
3
St. Martin's Cathedral
Church
118 mStraight-line estimate from stop 3 to stop 4
4
Sankt Johannis
Church
318 mStraight-line estimate from stop 4 to stop 5
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Heilig-Geist-Spital
Monument
268 mStraight-line estimate from stop 5 to stop 6
6
St. Quintin
Church
292 mStraight-line estimate from stop 6 to stop 7
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Antoniuskapelle
Church
757 mStraight-line estimate from stop 7 to stop 8
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Wissenschaftliche Stadtbibliothek
Culture & Entertainment
2.5 kmStraight-line estimate from stop 8 to stop 9
9
Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz
Culture & Entertainment
2.0 kmStraight-line estimate from stop 9 to stop 10
10
Klarissen-Kapuzinerinnen von der Ewigen Anbetung
Church
567 mStraight-line estimate from stop 10 to stop 11
