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The andesite quarries are old volcanic rocks. There are small round inclusions in the rocks of the stone edge, so-called almond stones, which are usually filled with chlorite or calcite.
Pastry shop, café, confectionery Our master confectioner Christine Jung surprises you every day with fresh delicacies from our confectionery. Are you still looking for a "souvenir"? Then we recommend our handmade chocolate specialities.
The Untertorturm is one of the seven towers of the Fleckenmauer wall built in the 15th century for protection. The gate, which was knocked down in 1840, was previously operated day and night. The battlements led around the tower over the gate to the other side of the street. Until the renovation in 1989, the high entrance in the west was the only access to the three-storey watchtower. Among other things, the tower served as a guardroom and probably also as the guard's flat. Text according to the signs on the tower with the kind permission of…
Its shows reflect the latest developments in art, politics, and wider social topics. The exceptional exhibitions at Kunsthalle Mainz aim at introducing the public to modern art and its main topics in order to open up a discourse and dialogue and establish Mainz as an internationally recognised centre of contemporary art. Kunsthalle Mainz is an initiator and motivator, encouraging discourse, analysis, experimentation, and dialogue. Through guided tours, workshops, and lectures, it emphasises the relevance of art in modern life, its potential…
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 museum houses an impressive collection of uniforms, photographs, documents, and reserves associated with the garrison of Mainz. Visitors can also see a beautiful model of the former fortifications of Mainz. All exhibits are part of the private collection of Wolfgang Balzer who also acts as the curator. The "Museale Magazin der Festung und Garnison Mainz", to give it its full name, is open to all visitors by appointment (at the moment, the collection is changing locations and cannot be seen). Wolfgang Balzer personally guides…
The medieval Liebfrauenkirche is surrounded by vineyards. It was built in the Gothic style from 1276 and was completed in 1465 according to the building inscription. Originally, it served as a collegiate church, in whose construction the citizens of Worms took a lively interest. It is the only one of the many Gothic churches in Worms that have been preserved. The surrounding vineyards and their wine, the "Liebfrauenmilch", received their name from the church. The original "Liebfrauenmilch" is still cultivated in the area around the church…
Behind the red sandstone portal, a modern glass entrance reveals magnificent Rococo decorations. In Augustinerstraße, the Augustinian hermits, who had been established since 1260, had a convent until 1802. The parish church was rebuilt along with the monastery from 1768 to 1772. Since 1805, this has been the location of the Episcopal seminary. The church's furnishings are so rich because patrons generously supported the work: The Elector did not want a "peasant church" in his residence city. The facade shows the vivid forms of the…