Mainz

Mainz is a historic city in western Germany, the capital of the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, located where the Rhine and Main rivers meet. Known for its Roman origins, it features remnants such as ancient ruins and museums that reflect its long past. Mainz is also famous as the home of Johannes Gutenberg, inventor of movable-type printing in Europe; the Gutenberg Museum is one of its key attractions. The old town offers a mix of medieval streets, half-timbered houses, and lively squares, while the impressive Mainz Cathedral (Dom) dominates the skyline. Today, Mainz is a university city with a strong media presence, a vibrant cultural scene, and a reputation for wine, especially from the surrounding Rhine-Hesse region.

• Mainz is the capital of the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate and lies on the Rhine River opposite Wiesbaden.
• Johannes Gutenberg, credited with pioneering movable-type printing in Europe, was born in Mainz; the city has the Gutenberg Museum dedicated to printing history.
• Mainz has a strong Roman heritage (as Mogontiacum), and remains like the Roman Theatre and the Drusus Stone reflect its origins as a major Roman military base.