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The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate
Two thousand years of history have lent Mainz a cosmopolitan air, and museums and cathedrals of various architectural styles dot the city. Bring home a book as a souvenir—Gutenberg worked here, and the museum dedicated to him is a highlight.
Restaurants in Mainz
1. BottleStops
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5.0 based on 83 reviews
BottleStops offers trips into German Wine Regions. From tastings and city tours to day outings and weekenders we create access to German wine culture. Our boutique-style tours are kept personal and intimate. Discover German wines with all your senses as we strive to make your experience most personal! BottleStops tours are located in Mainz, Great Wine Capital of Germany - at just 30minutes from Frankfurt am Main.
2. Sirinthip Thai Massage
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5.0 based on 22 reviews
The traditional Thai massage (TTM) is a massage technique that is known in Thailand under the Thai name Nuad Phaen Boran (นวด แผน โบราณ), which means "ancient healing touch". There are many schools in Thailand, where you can learn massage. The best known and probably best school is the WATPO Thai Traditional Medical School. I have completed a thorough training in various massage techniques. Of particular importance was a further developments in medical massage for everyday ailments such as migraine, pain caused by incorrect posture, etc. These techniques are integrated into any massage if necessary. I want you to forget the everyday life not only for a moment, but also to feel better long-term, balanced, strengthened and full of new life energy that passes through this massage in your body. This energy you can feel even when the oil and herbal compress massage applied more on pleasure and pampering.
3. Best of Mainz
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5.0 based on 65 reviews
Stadt, Land und Leute. Kultur und Genuss. Mainzer Highlights und Geheim-Tipps. Und von allem das Beste! Die «Best of Mainz»-Stadtführungen von und mit der Mainzer Autorin Stefanie Jung und ihrem kompetenten Team beginnen dort, wo der gängige Reiseführer aufhört! Buchen Sie jetzt Ihre Tour durch Mainz am Rhein online - oder fragen Sie uns für eine individuelle Stadtführung an! Außerdem möglich sind virtuelle Stadtführungen - LIVE & ONLINE, gerne auch mit begleiteter Weinprobe während der Tour durch Mainnz! Außerdem sind wir in unserem Stadtladen für Sie da. Besuchen Sie uns gerne im Kirschgarten 29, zu den Öffnungszeiten.
4. Secret Escape Game
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5.0 based on 35 reviews
5. VArea
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5.0 based on 17 reviews
Experience Virtual Reality - Advanced Future Technology. VR Funpark, 600m², Multiplayer, Lan Party, Racing, Gaming - Perfect for groups, birthdays, Team-Building etc.
6. Nolan’s
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
Céad mile fáilte A hundred thousand welcomes. Come and join us at Neutorstraße in Mainz and enjoy our original Irish atmosphere.
7. Gutenberg Museum
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4.5 based on 937 reviews
Located in the hometown of Johannes Gutenberg, the founder of the printing press, this museum displays a recreation of his original printing press and a collection of other exhibits.
Reviewed By DAS1951 - London, United Kingdom
Very interesting museum with everything you need to know about the development of printing in Germany and Europe. Well-presented artefacts. Two original Gutenberg bibles and copies of his press (no originals exist).
8. Mainz Cathedral
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4.5 based on 1,279 reviews
The city's huge main cathedral is over 1,000 years old and contains the tombs of several of the city's archbishops.
Reviewed By tragio - Artemida, Greece
You can see the cathedral from all around the city. Its in the middle of a very big square. Worth your time and photo shooting.
9. St. Stephan's Church (Stephanskirche)
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4.5 based on 944 reviews
Although often overshadowed by the tremendous Martinsdom, this cathedral is notable for its dazzling Chagall stained-glass windows.
Reviewed By Aussie135 - London, United Kingdom
St Stephans was founded in 990 but it is most famous for its stained glass windows which were created by Marc Chagall and then Charles Marq. The church itself is beautifully simple, lofty and illuminated by the majesty of its stained glass windows. Chagall intended the windows to be a token of friendship between Germany and France, providing a message of understanding and peace. He chose blue, 18 shades of blue, for his biblical cycle of nine windows because they appeal to our very life spirit just as a clear blue sky on a summers day lifts the heart. He thought gazing on such lovely shades of blue placed the visitor in a more meditative state and made it easier to commune with god.. The windows tell the story of creation and they endow the church with great beauty. It is remarkable that he finished his windows in his 98th year. Charles Marq was a life long friend of Chagall and carried on his work in the church by completing the window in the north and south aisles. Marq created magnificent windows using only 8-10 shades of blue and they fit perfectly in harmony with the Chagall windows and are a joy to see. Buy a guide book and spend time in this joyful and peaceful place admiring the work of two great artists. There is much to see and admire including the church organ. Don't forget to visit the cloisters which are also lovely. At the back of the church there is a WC. My cruise ship guide never mentioned this church which was amazing but I rate it as an absolutely unmissable place to visit in Mainz. Its a bit of walk uphill but well worth it Highly recommended- do not miss.
10. The Museum of Ancient Shipbuilding
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4.5 based on 167 reviews
Reviewed By Mairwen1
Other than the Rhine cruise, this was the best thing we did in Mainz. It was really excellent. Even if you have limited interest in Roman ships and history, go for a short visit. It’s free so you can leave when you like. It’s an open, white modern looking space and there’s a lot to interest kids as well. The museum is centred around the discovery of 6 Roman ships that were only uncovered in the 1980s. They found them when they were building the Hilton Hotel along the river front. Unbelievable to think that these 2000 year old ships were lying just around the corner, preserved in the mud all of that time. The boats include patrol vessels, cargo ship and ancient warship. They are really well preserved. The remains of the river patrol vessel looked like massive skeletons of plesiosaurs or underwater beasts. There are also large working replicas on display. The information is very good. As you’d expect, it’s mainly in German but there is enough in English too. Even for those who want more specific detail like construction, steerage and propulsion, there’s enough English information. The only thing we were curious about but couldn't find any information on was what had happened to the boats to cause them to all be left in the one spot. Had they been abandoned? Or sunk or wrecked by a storm? A really unique feature of the museum was the large restoration workshop. Unfortunately no one was at work when we were there but normally large windows let you watch them making full-scale working replicas of the Roman boats. There are videos showing the boats being trialled on the Rhine. Mainz was a very important ancient Roman port so there is a lot of additional information about the Roman settlement. Large colourful dioramas across whole walls show what Mainz might have looked like at that time. There are displays of marble busts, sarcophagai, relief sculpture, coins, urns and other artefacts like discharge documents from Roman sailors. We spent well over an hour here and could have spent two but it is only small so you can visit it relatively quickly too. GETTING THERE: It is right by the Romisches Theater train station. From the cathedral it is about 12 -15 min walk. Once you’ve finished, you are very close to the river which makes for a lovely walk along the promenade. Walk past the Hilton Hotel and see where the boats were uncovered.
