In 1837 the opening of monument commemorated to Johann Gutenberg was held. He was the most renowned resident of the Mainz city. The monument is set on the square of the same name. Recently it was totally renovated and now the monument is presented to the city visitors in all its beauty. A city tour should also encompass the Kurfurstliches Schloss being a majestic building of red brick featuring ingenious tiled roof. The castle is among the most significant architectural buildings of Mainz. The building sinks in greenery.
The same attractive spot for tourists is the Christ Church or Christuskirche. The building gets its most impressive look in the warm season of the year as the church neighbors a scale park with plenty of fragrant flower beds and fountains. This is a perfect place for fans of hiking. The major part of the medieval buildings was destroyed during the World War II. However the city has still preserved a part of cultural heritage.
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