Mainz enjoyable city on the Rhine

Mainz is the capital of Rhineland-Palatinate. Situated on the banks of the Rhine River, the city has over 2000 years of history represented by plenty of buildings, memorials, museums, Roman temples and particularly by the cathedral the church with Marc Chagall’s blue windows.

Right next to the market place is the 1000 year old St. Martin’s Cathedral that includes tombs of archbishops and a Gothic cloister.

The cathedral is an awesome and majestic structure that dominates the skyline of the city.

Great pieces of art and treasures are exposed in the episcopal cathedral. The unique exhibitions are shown in the historical surroundings in rooms around the late-Gothic cloister.

We wandered around gazing all tombs, stones and statues.

The interior of the cathedral is also very impressive with so many statues and paintings, a perfect place to sit and soak the atmosphere.

The weekly market in Mainz is one of Germany’s oldest and finest markets that takes place right in the middle of the city center in the square around the cathedral.

A unique feature of the place is provided by the combination of colorful decorated houses and the breathtaking cathedral architecture.

Close is Gutenberg square is named after one of the most famous sons – Johannes Gutenberg, the inventor of printing with movable type letters.

Another stop of our tour is Schillerplatz and the Osteiner Hof, the Baroque palace is richly decorated and plays a central role in Mainz carnival tradition. Every year on 11^th November at 11.11am the beginning of the carnival is proclaimed from here.

The Fastnachtsbrunnen is referred to the Carnival Fountain and summarize the carnival in Mainz.

The old town of Mainz is an open place with lovely restored half-timbered houses and brings the charmingly, cozy historical atmosphere. Here we found elegant boutiques, bars and winding cobble stoned streets full of life.

Kirschgarten is a lovely square with gorgeous typical German houses and atmosphere, so picturesque place and very lovely to visit.

Mainz is such a vivid city, there is always something going on here.

Our favorite attraction is the church St. Stephan with its Chagall windows. Situated on Stephansberg hill –the highest hill of the city, the church is so unique with its blue stained glass windows, created by Marc Chagall.

The blue breathtaking windows are definitely the primary attraction of the church. Thanks to this the church is really superb.

The church is stunning and so peaceful. It is an amazing feeling to be here.

Close to the old town is the majestic structure of the Protestant Church Christuskirche.

Another impressive church in Roccoco style is the St. Peter’s Church, dedicated to Apostle Peter.

Before leaving the city we take a walk along the beautiful Rhine Promenade.

Visitors are also thrilled by it because it offers good places to relax and observe the river, perfect conditions for unforgettable hours together with your family or friends.

City art.

We also spent a moment to admire the impressive medieval tower Holzturm.

Mainz is a perfect place to shop, stroll and generally enjoy life. The city has many facets and surprises you with unusual views, famous monuments and two millennia of art, history and culture.