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- Kelly BIowa4,371 contributionsI walked up from the riverfront (and walked there from the train station), passing through Kirshgarten along the way. It is uphill, but very doable.
There was an organ recital going on when I got there, which drew in a big crowd. It was neat to hear the organ. After that was over, I walked around looking at the stained glass windows. They are stunningly beautiful
It’s free to enter. It doesn’t take long to visit; the windows are the main thing.Written October 23, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - periandroLuxembourg City, Luxembourg7,839 contributionsThe Mainz cathedral is an imposing building whose construction began in the tenth century. Its style is predominantly romanesque. However, owing to the additions and alterations made throughout the centuries, one can observe in it a multiplicity of styles; for example, the rood screen separating one of the chancels from the nave is in gothic style. Some stain-glass windows are also in the same style. The roofs of the towers in the western wing are in baroque style. The towers concerned as well as the dome are perhaps the most striking elements of the church exterior.
The interior is quite impressive. It's a three-nave church with two apses. The central nave is higher than the side aisles and they are separated from each other by massive square plain columns, topped by rather simple capitals, supporting the structure between the semicircle arches linking the said columns and the nave vault. Above each one of the mentioned arches there is an elongated window whose upper part is also a semicircle arch. Between the said arches and the windows there are nice mural paintings
The vaults are barrel ones, also typical of the romanesque style, but divided into divers bays on which two nerves cross themselves in the middle point. The temple has two apses, one on each end, with their respective chancels. The western one is spectacular. The high altar is elevated in relation to the naves so that some steps need to be walked up to get to that altar. Likewise, one needs therefor to go through a high romanesque arch consisting in three decreasing parts in the middle of which an aesthetic cross is hanging from the ceiling. The chancel is fabulously well decorated thus making the whole particularly dazzling. The church interior is in general very well bedecked, its statues, tomb slabs and paintings being of a high artistic value. The collections of tombs housed in the cathedral can be seen on the pillars and the walls all over the church.
The cloister is a rather elegant and peaceful section of the Mainz cathedral. It's in gothic style as a consequence of a stark renovation which took place in the fifteenth century. Some of the tombs find themselves also in the cloister, since it served rather as a burial place than a walkway. In any case, walking along its corridors by its colonnade is a relaxing exercice thanks to the peace reigning in that place and the beauty with which the whole is endowed.
The temple concerned is therefore an extremely interesting building whose visit is highly recommended. In addition to the fantastic architectural features of the church, that visit gives the chance of enjoying at the sight of the marvels located in it, some of which have been referred to above.Written March 29, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Adrian C20 contributionsThe museum offer some great insights into the first days of printing. It provides information about Guthemberg, you can see so.e of his works, but also what was before and what came after. There are also sections on asian and islamic printing, as well as a room dedicated to bookbinding. Make sure to rent an audioguide.Written April 5, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Kelly BIowa4,371 contributionsI’m not sure how it is the rest of the week, but it was busy on the Saturday that I was there. There was a farmers market going on, a beer garden, and wine drinking section. Lots of people milling around. I was surprised to see a patch of wildflowers blooming in the midst of the Markt. There’s also some great views of the surrounding historic buildings.Written October 24, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- WriterJaneNew York69 contributionsYes, there's an ancient temple in a downtown Mainz shopping mall! It's free, with printed documents in multiple languages. Also, the guide when I was there went through all the exhibits in English with me -- for free!Written December 31, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Kelly BIowa4,371 contributionsA small neighborhood with timbered houses, cobblestone streets, and a feeling of medieval Germany. Great photo ops. Several shops, cafes, and restaurants. It’s also pretty close walking distance to several other must-see sights of Mainz. I walked through it on the way to see St. Stephan’s Church.Written October 24, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Kelly BIowa4,371 contributionsI’m kind of surprised that this isn’t the number one ranked church in Mainz. I thought that the interior was absolutely stunning. Done in an elaborate baroque style, I hardly knew where to look first. The ceilings, walls, balcony, just everything is decorated. It’s an easy walk from the Mainz Cathedral . Although it’s much smaller than that cathedral, it’s beautiful.Written October 24, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- dese2Auburn, NY2,687 contributionsWhat an excellent museum! It was a bit off the beaten path but within walking distance of where our ship was docked - it took us 18 minutes to walk there.
The museum was free, we wore a mask and had to present our vaccination card. There are restrooms and a small store with books but mostly things for children; some postcards.
The displays were fascinating to me and the story of the recovery of the ships is also fascinating.
There is still work being done and you could see into the workshop.
I am so glad we took time to visit. I suggest you go too.Written November 15, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Suzanne T30 contributionsThis delightful fanciful sculpture is a symbol of Mainz. I consider it a must-see.
It's in Schller Plaza and includes a nice garden and fountain and stature of SchillerWritten April 2, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - EyekaytooLeverkusen, Germany3,048 contributionsMy son & I came here as soccer fans of the away team competing in the German Bundesliga on a Friday evening. This is the home ground for FC Mainz 05. We had previously bought two tickets online for the princely sum of 12,00€ each. We drove down from the north of North Rhein Westphalia and we were directed to the area for the away fans (in our case supporting Bayer 04 Leverkusen). We were thrilled to be sent to a car park area exactly next to the stadium for the fee of 5,00€. Incredibly good value.
Having negotiated the COVID and other normal security checks we found our way to our block easily enough. The stadium is quite new, has good facilities including decent washrooms, a snack bar (try the spicy Feuerwurst) and terraces where we had a decent view over the whole pitch.
We were warned that the gates at the exit at the end of the game would only open 30 minutes after the final whistle. But that wasn't a problem for us.
All in all an excellent stadium where we, as away team fans, were treated extremely well. Well, we did lose after all... Thanks!Written February 19, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Charlene LFort Worth, TX124 contributionsI was properly wowed upon entering. The outside of the church is intriguing with its double tower, but I was completely unprepared for what lay inside. Stunning ornamentation!! The artistry of the paintings, the plasterwork, frescoes, the gold and ebony everywhere. Breath-taking. And very few people there the morning I went in...I think it is overshadowed by the Dom and other churches. So worth a stop on your walking tour of Mainz.Written June 11, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- jesuscps0Navalvillar de Pela, Spain49 contributionsThe museum is great and other users explain better than me. I can add, our experience with kids. In a lot of rooms had some staff to explain and to entretain the kids while the adults can see some parts of the rooms. Finally the kids had a rooms that tehy can draw, dress, play withdiffernt activities that help us to explain and interactuate with the children.Written October 14, 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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- The best day trips from Mainz according to Tripadvisor travelers are:
- Small Group Rheingau Vineyards Tour with Castles and Abbeys
- Wiesbaden and Mainz Small-Group Day Trip from Frankfurt
- Grand Cruising - tatsing the best wines of the Rheinvalley
- Charming Rhein Castle visit & tasting wine along the Rhein
- Private Transfer from Mainz to Prague With a 2 Hour Stop
- The most popular things to do in Mainz with kids according to Tripadvisor travelers are:
- Markt
- Kirschgarten
- Temple of Isis & Mater Magna
- Fastnachtsbrunnen
- The Museum of Ancient Shipbuilding