Golden-Ross-Kaserne

The Golden-Ross-Kaserne is a baroque museum building in Mainz marked by a golden horse figure above its main entrance. The restored structure spans multiple floors and houses collections of antiquities, paintings, and Roman stone monuments.

The structure was built between 1766 and 1767 as stables for the Prince-Elector under architect Jakob Joseph Schneider. Over time it served as a riding school, theater, military barracks, and eventually became the museum it is today.

The building displays Roman stone monuments and regional artifacts that tell the story of an area shaped by ancient occupation. Walking through the rooms, visitors see how these objects reflect the lasting presence of Rome in this region.

The building offers full wheelchair accessibility, allowing visitors to navigate all floors comfortably. Set aside several hours to explore the different exhibition areas thoroughly.

Between 1770 and 1773, a riding arena was built on the grounds modeled after the Spanish Riding School in Vienna. This facility reveals the close architectural and cultural ties between German and Austrian noble courts during that era.