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Mainz, Capital city and university center in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Mainz extends along both sides of the Rhine River, featuring a red sandstone cathedral and numerous medieval buildings in its central district.

The Romans established Mogontiacum in 13 BCE as a military fort, which grew into a major administrative center for the Germanic provinces.

The Gutenberg Museum displays original printed materials and equipment from Johannes Gutenberg, who created mechanical movable type printing in this city.

The central train station connects directly to Frankfurt International Airport and provides regular services to major German and European destinations.

The ShUM Jewish heritage site includes the Judensand cemetery with gravestones dating from 1049, making it the second oldest Jewish burial ground in Europe.

Location: Rhineland-Palatinate

Inception: 12 BCE

Elevation above the sea: 94 m

Part of: Doppelzentrum Mainz/Wiesbaden

Shares border with: Mainz-Bingen district, Wiesbaden, Groß-Gerau

Website: https://mainz.de

GPS coordinates: 49.99952,8.27363

Latest update: May 28, 2025 07:52

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