Mainz Citadel, Military fortress in Mainz, Germany
The quadrangular citadel stands on Jakobsberg hill with four bastions, stone walls, and multiple gates integrated into the defensive structure of Mainz.
The citadel emerged from the Schweickhardtsburg fortress in 1660, incorporating a Benedictine abbey from 1050 and the Roman Drususstein monument from 9 AD.
The fortress complex now contains the Mainz Historical Museum, displaying artifacts and exhibitions about the city's development through different periods.
Guided tours take visitors through the underground passages, fortification walls, and preserved structures while explaining the military architecture of the complex.
The citadel houses the Drususstein, a 20-meter tall Roman cenotaph commemorating General Drusus, which remained intact during the fortress construction.
Location: Mainz
Part of: Fortress of Mainz
GPS coordinates: 49.99310,8.27417
Latest update: May 11, 2025 01:37
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