Gutenberg Statue (1837)
by yooperprof
It was the French Emperor Napoleon who ordered the creation of a square dedicated to the memory of Gutenberg in the early 1800s. A few decades later, the citizens of Mainz commissioned the prominent Danish sculptor Berthel Thorwaldsen to create this prominent (larger than life) statue that adorns the square.
Just one peculiar detail - Thorwaldsen portrayed Gutenberg with a biblical (Mosaic?) beard, whereas in the 15th century, contemporary fashions would almost certainly would have meant that a prominent citizen like Gutenberg wouldn't have kept any hair on his face!
Do you speak English ?
by Stevo_Jess
One of the main concerns we had in Germany especially Mainz is if anyone there can speak English. We had thought that only German are spoken outside the Main Cities.
We were wrong. If you speak to them slowly and clearly, you will find that most Germans speak fairly good english. We tried asking for directions from some old Germans but though they could not reply clearly in English, we got them to draw us directions. Hey everyone understands diagrams !
Basically Mainz Germans are really really nice and extremely friendly ! Be kind and your kindness will be recipocrated !
If you're in Mainz for more...
by Kristina1701
If you're in Mainz for more than just a day I recommend to visit Bingen, a small town about 15 minutes by car from Mainz. Its landmark is the so-called 'Mäuseturm' which you can see in the picture. Furthermore there's a really nice castle called 'Burg Klopp'. For more information visit the homepage of Bingen at: http://www.bingen.de
Best icecream in Mainz
by merak about Caffé e gelato
In Winter you can find some Brezel- designs at this stand.
If you were disappointed by ice creams you found in Germany, give it a last chance and try it from this one. I could reccomend you nut sorts (Mozart, Bacio, Walnuss), lemon, Himbeere and strawberry (until available from not too far). I think I never ate a better pistaccio icecream in Germany- or nowhere else! But it's not longer that good. The prices are the best: 70 cent for a big ball in a very good wafer.
You can get a coffee for 70 cent at Nordsee inside the station building. pistaccio icecream
CHEAPEST COFFEE IN TOWN! 70 cent at NORDSEE, INSIDE THE STATION BUILDING- but apparently only there. Care for environment and order it in a Tasse (ceramic) to drink it there.
Really, we should not accept prices above 1 Euro for a cup of coffee.
St. Martin's Cathedral
by Ewingjr98
St Martin's cathedral is considered Germany's second most important catholic church, with Cologne's Dom being first. Originally a Roman-style basilica, built in 975 AD, the church reached its current form in the 13th and 14th Centuries. The oldest part of the church is the crypt, dating back to the origins of the structure, over 1000 years ago.
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An imposing building
Kirschgarten
Wine Bottles in the Kupferberg cellar in Mainz
Houses in Market Square
