Mainz Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital of the federal state Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
About Mainz
Once the episcopal seat of the influential Prince-Electors, the "civilized" origins of Mainz date back to around 38 BC, when theRomansbuilt a citadel here, namedMogontiacum. It was founded by the Roman general Drusus, brother of emperor Tiberius and father of emperor Claudius, at the strategic confluence of the Rhine and the Main; it shortly became the provincial capital of Germania Superior. Drusus died while campaigning beyond the Rhine, in the summer of 9 BC; his body was brought here to be mourned, and a massive funeral monument dedicated to him was built. The so-called🌍Drusussteinstill stands (although unclad of its marble) inside the citadel of Mainz. The city's location at the confluence of the Rhine and the Main rivers is ideal for trade, something reflected by the artifacts kept
Top Attractions in Mainz
Explore the best things to see and do in Mainz:
- ★1. FSV Mainz 05
- ★Altstadt
- ★Augustinerkirche
- ★Bischöfliches Dom-und Diözesanmuseum Mainz
- ★Carnival in Mainz
- ★Christuskirche
- ★City Hall
- ★Deutschhaus
Where to Eat in Mainz
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Am Holztor
- 🍴Asia World
- 🍴Atrium Mainz
- 🍴Augustinerkeller
- 🍴Ban Thai
- 🍴"Bei Helga"
Where to Stay in Mainz
- 🏨Atrium Hotel Mainz
- 🏨Favorite - Parkhotel Mainz
- 🏨Hilton Mainz
- 🏨Hyatt Regency Mainz
- 🏨Ibis City Hotel
- 🏨Jugendherberge Mainz (Youth Hostel)
Mainz Travel Guide Sections
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