What to do and see in Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate: The Best Historic Sites

December 4, 2021 Weston Hennigan

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.
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1. Temple of Isis & Mater Magna

Roemerpassage 1, 55116 Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate Germany http://www.mainz.de/WGAPublisher/online/html/default/hthn-5tthee.en.html
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4.5 based on 126 reviews

Temple of Isis & Mater Magna

Reviewed By Merz45 - Aachen, Germany

The museum (in a shopping centre) consists of just one very large underground room containing remains of the (originally far more extensive) Isis and Mater Magna temple, surrounded by exhibits excavated from the site. It's a fascinating collection and excellently set out, with explanatory notes and a video presentation. I really wanted to see the curse tablets (Fluchtafel) which were very well displayed. If at all possible ask for a guided tour - we were extremely lucky to have a knowledgeable archaeologist who explained the signifance of this very rare temple type and provided us with all sorts of fascinating details about the exhibits. The museum has to fund itself (the staff all work on a voluntary basis), so though entrance is free, they are extremely grateful for contributions. If you are interested in Roman history, an absolute must. (And if you were never much good at Latin, it's good to know that the original curse tablets are by no means free from spelling and grammar mistakes.)

2. Mainzer Unterwelten

Am Fort Josef, 55131 Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate Germany http://www.mainzer-unterwelten.de/
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

Mainzer Unterwelten

3. Die Mainzer Zitadelle

Zitadellenweg 1, 55131 Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate Germany http://www.zitadelle-mainz.de/
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4.0 based on 57 reviews

Die Mainzer Zitadelle

4. Holzturm

Holzstr. 34, 55116 Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate Germany http://www.regionalgeschichte.net/rheinhessen/mainz/kulturdenkmaeler/holzturm.html
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4.0 based on 83 reviews

Holzturm

5. Fort Weisenau

Stephan-Karl-Michel-Strasse, 55131 Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate Germany http://www.festung-mainz.de/festung/fort-weisenau.html
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4.0 based on 1 reviews

Fort Weisenau

6. Romertor

Kaestrich 61, 55116 Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate Germany https://www.mainz.de/tourismus/sehenswertes/roemertor.php
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3.5 based on 2 reviews

Romertor

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