Germany · GERMANY
Mainz
Gutenberg's city — Rhine confluence and the Carnival.
— Journey —
40 min from Frankfurt · Rhine & Moselle confluence
Mainz, at the confluence of the Rhine and Main rivers, is the birthplace of Johannes Gutenberg and the printing press — a discovery that changed the world in 1450. The Gutenberg Museum, the Romanesque Cathedral (Dom), and the Marc Chagall windows of St Stephan define the city's cultural identity. The Mainz Carnival is one of the largest in Germany. FFGR Germany arranges Rhine boat trips, vineyard tours in Rheinhessen, and wine cellar visits.
— Signature Experiences —
- ·Gutenberg Museum (printing history)
- ·Mainz Cathedral (Romanesque)
- ·St Stephan church (Chagall windows)
- ·Mainz Carnival (February/March)
- ·Rhine waterfront promenade
- ·Rheinhessen wine country
— Signature Hotels —
- ·Hilton Mainz City
- ·Hyatt Place Mainz
- ·Favorite Parkhotel Mainz
- ·Hotel Schottenhöfe
- ·Kempinski Villa Villino (Lake Garda connection)
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Munich
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Berlin
The cultural capital — museums, galleries, embassies.
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Hamburg
The Hanseatic harbour — Elbphilharmonie and Speicherstadt.
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Düsseldorf
Fashion, art and Japanese influence on the Rhine.
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Cologne
The Gothic cathedral — art fairs and 4711.