If you are staying in Frankfurt and want a short getaway from Germany’s only high-rise skyline, Mainz is perhaps the most romantic place to go. Situated at the confluence of the rivers Rhine and Main, the Roman-founded capital of Rhineland-Palatinate exudes a „savoir vivre'' dating from Napoleon’s occupation (1797-1814). Dive into the rich cultural heritage which also incorporates a long-standing wine-growing tradition. At the Palace of the Holy Roman Emperor, you will see what today is the Gutenberg Museum, dedicated to Johannes Gutenberg, the inventor of the printing press and where his original 15th-century translation of the Bible is still to be seen. Come to Gutenbergplatz to look up at the life-size statue of the city’s most famous son, and see the great hall of the Mainz State Theatre, as well as the Carnival Fountain with its over 200 figurines and allegories. At Kirschgarten Square you will find some medieval half-timbered houses and many charming taverns.
Immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of the Market Square, and see the sandstone column known as Heunensäule that honours the history of Mainz. Above the Market Square rises St. Martin’s cathedral, the “Mainzer Dom '' and its 6 towers, since more than 1000 years ago a landmark in the skyline of Mainz. At St. Stephan’s Church, you will see the famous vitral windows of Marc Chagall, done after the heavily damaged church was rebuilt after WWII.
This excursion will take you from Frankfurt to Mainz by train, an easy way to arrive with your private guide to this beautiful city and explore its every nook and cranny.