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Every week on Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday from 7 AM to 2 PM, the cathedral squares in Mainz transform into a colorful market scene. The Mainz weekly market is one of the most beautiful weekly markets in Germany and invites you to shop in a special atmosphere, stroll around, and enjoy the regional diversity. Here you will find a large selection of fresh foods and specialties: from crunchy vegetables and fruits from the region to delicious delicacies, bread, cheese, and meats. During the peak season, 20-30 daily stalls complement the…
The neighbouring earlier Hessen Amtsgericht is a neo baroque complex, whose 3 wings encase a courtyard open to the south. This palace-like estate was built between 1907 and 1909, according to plans of the Hessisches Hochbauamt Darmstadt. The facade of the main building is dominated by a triangular gable. An open stair leds to an admirably rounded portal guarded by pillars above which a coat of arms with the inscription “Hessisches Amtsgericht” is preserved. At the end of the 20th century these premises were sold by the state…
The sand-lime brick profile and the accompanying information panel provide information about the geology of the region and its impact on wine growing.
The village square "Auf dem Römer" is still the centre of the village and venue for events. This location is part of an audiovisual route and offers the possibility to watch/listen to additional content on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnFqnxrONms The audiovisual content of this point was created by a project of the LAG Rhein-Haardt and was funded within the framework of the EULLE development programme with the participation of the European Union and the State of Rhineland-Palatinate, represented by the Ministry of Economics,…
The cross vault in the Korfmann Winery, built in 1840, was turned into a wine tavern in 1999, which can accommodate up to 50 people. General information on Rheinhessen cow chapels .The origin of the typical Rheinhessen vaults goes back to the early 19th century. At that time, farmers wanted to increase the yield of their cattle by keeping them in stables and use the leftovers as fertiliser for their fields. Initially, the cattle were housed on the ground floor of the half-timbered houses, above which hay and straw were stored. However,…
With the proceeds from the house at Aschaffenberg, Gutenberg's cousin Arnold Gelthus co-signed for the start-up financing of the printing workshop in Humbrechthof. Today, it is the oldest half-timbered house in Mainz, located in the picturesque Kirschgarten - right in the heart of the charming old town.
With its location directly on the Rhine and in the historical center of Mainz, the Rhineland-Palatinate State Parliament is a special place both politically and architecturally. It is situated in the historic Deutschhaus, an impressive Baroque building from the 18th century, which, after extensive restoration, now combines modern parliamentary work with a historic ambiance. As the seat of the Rhineland-Palatinate state parliament, the Deutschhaus embodies lived democracy and political history. Visitors can get to know the building…