Mainz Modern Architecture and History Tour

History meets modernity! Explore present-day Mainz risen from the ruins of World War II. See award-winning buildings and modern works of art on picturesque public squares. Experience how the modern highlights are particularly outstanding against the contrasting background of medieval and baroque buildings.

Meeting Point

Am Rathaus

Am Rathaus, 55116 Mainz, Germany

Unless otherwise arranged, the meeting point is at the large modern sculpture at the pedestrian level outside the City Hall ("Rathaus").

What's included:

• Local guide
• Hotel pickup and drop-off (optional, by arrangement)

Not included:

• Gratuities

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

Am Rathaus

Am Rathaus, 55116 Mainz, Germany

Arne Jacobsen's award-winning Mainz Rathaus (City Hall) - which is currently under renovation - is the starting point for this tour of modern Mainz.

20 minutes

Fastnachtsbrunnen

Schillerplatz, Mainz, 55116, Rhineland-Palatinate

The old part of the city has many modern fountains on picturesque public squares culminating in the impressive Fastnachtsbrunnen (Carnival Fountain) with more than 200 carnival figures. We will walk past modern sculptures and see Massimiliano Fuksas' modern building replacing the core of the old market houses.

1 hour

Hindenburgstraße 44

Hindenburgstraße 44, 55118 Mainz, Germany

Together with Speyer and Worms, Mainz was the centre of the Ashkenazi Judaism. We will see the award-winning modern synagogue by Manuel Herz (from the inside, if possible, otherwise from the outside).

30 minutes