Liebfrauenplatz, Square in Mainz, Germany
Liebfrauenplatz is the easternmost of the four squares around Mainz Cathedral. It is a rectangular open space with a cut corner in the northeast, bordered by the cathedral on the west and the Gutenberg Museum on the east.
The square was created in the early 19th century after the demolition of the Liebfrauenkirche, which had been damaged by fires and bombardments. In 1829, the Prussian Main Guardhouse was built on the south side, and its restored facade still stands today.
On Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, part of the square hosts the weekly market. In spring and summer, a Saturday market breakfast takes place, where local winemakers serve their wine.
The square is flat and easy to walk, with paved surfaces and some green areas. It is close to the cathedral and the Gutenberg Museum, so you can combine a visit with both.
The outline of the former Liebfrauenkirche is marked in the pavement, showing where the church once stood. The square also has a nail column from 1916, a lesser-known monument.
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