Among attractive and significant tour sights the Mainz Cathedral is worth noticing. It is among the imperial cathedrals. The walls of the Cathedral witnessed numerous crowning ceremonies of many governors According to historical records the construction of the Cathedral started as far back as 975. The building of the Cathedral intricately fuses the features of Romanesque and Gothic styles however the experts of the architecture of past ages will easily find the traits of Baroque style in its construction. The Mainz Cathedral is considered to be one of the richest Christian cathedrals as its walls keep the ancient tombstones, ingenious sanctuaries and other religious artifacts.
Plenty of attractive architectural sights are located in close vicinity to the Schillerplatz square. One will see there the ancient Fastnachtsbrunnen fountain and the Electoral Palace being the residence of prince-bishop Johann Friedrich von Ostein which was built in the 18th century. Fans of the dramatic art will love the Staatstheater Mainz set on the Gutenberg square or Gutenbergplatz. It can justly be named the most beautiful theater of city.
By its outline the theater resembles the Roman Coliseum as its halls and the frontage are round shaped. Among religious sights of the city the St. Stephan Church is worth noticing. It was built by the end of the 10th century. For a rather long period of time its bell tower was the highest construction on the territory of the city. The large windows of the church are now decorated with ancient painting.
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