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Mainz, Germany

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Location

  • ​Mainz is located approximately 30km southwest of Frankfurt.

  • The city lies along the banks of the Rhein river.

  • It is the capital city of the state 'Rhineland-Palatinate'. â€‹

(German National Tourist Board, n.d. a; Mainz Tourismus, n.d. a)

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Mainzer Wochenmarkt, Mainz, Germany

Image by Todd Gardner

Population

  • The population of Mainz is approximately 217,000.

  • This makes the city comparable to Geelong (which has a population of 271,000).

(Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021; German National Tourist Board, n.d. a)

Note. From Mainzer Wochenmarkt, Mainz, Germany, by T Gardner, 2019, Unsplash 
(https://unsplash.com/photos/people-picking-flowers-fjbB1vQ_pUs).
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What is the city known for?

  • The state of Rhineland-Palatinate is famous for its wine (especially Riesling).

  • Johannes Gutenberg 

    • Born in Mainz, Gutenberg was an inventor and craftsman, best known for the introduction of letterpress printing in Europe with his movable-type printing press. ​

    • His presence won't be forgotten in Mainz with his name being used to mark several events and locations across the city: Gutenberg Museum, Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz & Mainzer Johannesnacht (a 4-day festival in June celebrating the inventor). 

(German National Tourist Board, n.d. a)

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White and red DB train subway

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How do I get to Mainz?

  • It takes approximately 30 minutes by train to get to Mainz from Frankfurt. 

(Mainz Tourismus, n.d. b)

Note. From White and red DB train subway, by D Abadia, 2018, Unsplash 
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Blue, red, and yellow flag

Image by Christian Wiediger

Language

  • In Mainz, the primary language spoken is German. 

  • If you would like to learn some German (general, and relevant to physiotherapy and speech language pathology) click the link below. 

Note. From Blue, red, and yellow flag, by C Wiediger, 2018, Unsplash 
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Attractions in Mainz

  • St Stephan's Church (Stephankirsche) 

    • for its beautiful Marc Chagall stained glass windows.​

  • Old Town (Altstadt)

    • St. Martin's Cathedral (Mainzer Dom)​

      • The 1000+ year old cathedral dominating the Altstadt.

    • Kirschgarten 

      • A charming square built in the 14th Century, with half-timbered houses from as early as the 1500s.​

    • Markt

      • The location of a delicious market breakfast on Saturday mornings. ​

  • Gutenberg Museum​

  • Carnival Fountain (Fastnachtsbrunnen)

  • The Rhein River

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(German National Tourist Board, n.d. a)

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Day trips from Mainz

​Frankfurt

  • The largest city in central Germany.

  • Famous for: 

    • Römerberg - the city's central square located in the Old Town, which was rebuilt after its bombing in World War 2. 

    • Goethe House Museum - a museum dedicated to famed writer, Johann Goethe, who was born in the city; author of Faust & The Sorrows of Young Werther.​

    • Main Tower - a building in the CBD offering panoramic views of the city and surrounding areas.

(German National Tourist Board, n.d. b)

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Day trips from Mainz

Heidelberg

  • A 1-hour train trip from Mainz​.

  • Considered one of the most beautiful cities in Germany.  

  • Famous for:

    • Heidelberg Castle​.

    • The historical architecture of Old Town, sitting along the banks of the Neckar River. ​

(German National Tourist Board, n.d. c)

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Day trips from Mainz

​Rheingau Wine Region 

  • Located in the state of Hesse and famous for its Riesling. ​

  • Catch a train to Assmannshausen and walk through the vineyards to Rüdesheim. 

(Mainz Tourismus, n.d. c)

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