Sightseeing in Mainz - what to see. Complete travel guide
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Discovering the architecture of Mainz from bird's eye view! Mainz Cathedral, Staatstheater Mainz, Holzturm, Mainz Hauptbahnhof, Theodor Heuss Bridge, Mainzer Rathaus, all those monuments are defining the image of Mainz …
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The German city Mainz is a great place for a family holiday. There are a lot of interesting activities for each family member-entertainment centres, museums, attractions, and parks. There is …
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The main gastronomy specialities of Mainz are considered to be cheese and different seasoned snacks made from cheese. Cheese experts should try a special sort of cheese named Handkäse and …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Mainz and surroundings
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Shopping streets in Mainz
♥ Shopping area ' Kirchgasse' Wiesbaden, 9.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Wilhelmstraße' Wiesbaden, 9.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Kirchgasse' Wiesbaden, 9.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Wilhelmstraße' Wiesbaden, 9.3 km from the center. On the map
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Survived castles around Mainz
♥ Castle 'Kurfürstliches Schloss Mainz' , 0.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Festung Mainz' , 2.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Gustavsburg' , 3.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Schloss Biebrich' , 4.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Burg Frauenstein' , 11 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Kurfürstliches Schloss Mainz' , 0.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Festung Mainz' , 2.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Gustavsburg' , 3.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Schloss Biebrich' , 4.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Burg Frauenstein' , 11 km from the center. On the map
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National and city parks around Mainz
♥ Regional Nature Park 'Vosges du Nord' , 127.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Kellerwald-Edersee' , 136.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Nature Park 'Vosges du Nord' , 127.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Kellerwald-Edersee' , 136.1 km from the center. On the map
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Art galleries in Mainz and around
♥ Art museum 'Landesmuseum Mainz' Mainz, 0.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Landesmuseum Mainz' Mainz, 0.5 km from the center. On the map
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Sights around Mainz from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Waldspirale
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Distance from Mainz center - 30.4 km.
The building roof is a huge green terrace with plants and flowers, the comfortable recreation zones for sunbathing. The residents of the multi-apartment complex independently cultivate 'the green component' of their dwelling. In accordance with the contract, the tenants in whose dwelling or on the balcony the trees and flowers grow are obliged to care for them. So one of the main conditions of the stay is in the original house. …
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Burg Rheinstein
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Distance from Mainz center - 29.7 km.
The castle owes much of its current impeccable appearance and status as an important cultural center to the opera singer Hermann Hecher. The old castle was reconstructed and turned into a real cultural treasure under his leadership in 1975. Its visitors can see a lot of valuable historical and artistic exhibits today. This managed to completely recreate the setting of the old kitchen in the castle in 2006. A collection of old kitchen utensils is kept in it today. Not only daytime but also very exciting night excursions are held for tourists in the castle of Reinstein. A wonderful cafe opened on the territory of the castle not so long ago. …
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Hilton builds third luxury hotel in Kyoto
The Hilton Kyoto hotel will be attractive to a wide range of guests. Leisure travelers will appreciate the close proximity to famous attractions such as Heian and Yasaka Temples, the Kyoto Imperial Palace, and the scenic Gion Historical District. In a few minutes, guests can reach the metro stations, the path to the sights of interest will not take much time.
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The Hilton Kyoto hotel will be attractive to a wide range of guests. Leisure travelers will appreciate the close proximity to famous attractions such as Heian and Yasaka Temples, the Kyoto Imperial Palace, and the scenic Gion Historical District. In a few minutes, guests can reach the metro stations, the path to the sights of interest will not take much time.
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27.07.2024
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