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The Kunsthalle Mainz presents contemporary art that addresses current issues from society, politics, and culture. With a diverse exhibition program, it aims to make art experienceable, promote dialogue, and strengthen Mainz as a location for international art and current discourse. As a place of exchange, experimentation, and discussion, the Kunsthalle Mainz encourages critical engagement. Guided tours, workshops, and lectures convey the significance of art, its sensory experience, and its impact on perception and society.
As part of the urban redevelopment of the Archaeological Zone Kaiserpfalz Ingelheim, the layout of the Kaiserpfalz has been made visible in the pavement. From this viewpoint, the paving marking is particularly well recognized going uphill. White travertine slabs indicate the course of early medieval foundations from the construction phase around 800, which are now located beneath the modern streets and paths. Thus, among other things, the course and dimensions of the semicircular building become visible, even though there are no above-ground…
The church, which was built in 1740, is located on elevated ground on the southern edge of the village on what was once a fortified churchyard. It houses one of the famous Stumm organs from 1787. Inside the church building, remnants of Baroque paintings are visible, including Bible quotations, coats of arms, and dates. The Romanesque tower dates back to a previous building and was probably erected around 1200.
The 38-meter-high church tower of the Protestant church stands prominently visible and was inaugurated in 1910 after 17 months of construction. The organ, the ceiling painting, and the colorful windows radiate a special beauty. The interior of the church is designed according to the so-called "Wiesbaden Program." Accordingly, the altar, organ, and pulpit form a unity as they lie on a visual axis.
The bridge chapel in the land pier of the Drusus Bridge is probably the oldest preserved bridge chapel in Germany and the only underground one. The bridge chapel in the Drusus Bridge, 2021. Unfortunately, we do not have a current photo of the interior of the chapel in the city archive, hence this one from Wikipedia. Marion Halft: Early Romanesque bridge chapel under the Drusus Bridge, Bingen on the Rhine. CC-BY SA 4.0. Carved from the slate rock of the right bank of the Nahe, it lies on the axis of the Nahe Bridge 4.50 meters below the…
The Bornheim lookout tower is located in the middle of the sea of vines and offers a wide view over Rhine-Hessian Switzerland. This is also the location of the "Hiwwelrast", a wine tasting stand run by the surrounding winegrowers.
The Gutenbergplatz in Mainz is named after the city's famous son, Johannes Gutenberg, and serves as a central hub in the old town. At its center stands the bronze statue of Gutenberg, designed in 1837 by Bertel Thorvaldsen and extensively restored in 2010, depicting the inventor of the printing press in an idealized form. Around the monument, there is a lively atmosphere: cafés, shops, and cultural events shape the vibrant ambiance of the square. Annually, celebrations such as the Johannisfest take place here, honoring the famous Mainz…
Discover the fascinating St. Martin's Church and its historic church garden in the heart of Nierstein. St. Martin's Church and its church garden are completely enclosed by a medieval defensive wall. The gate and tower at the Fronhof form the most striking entrance to St. Martin's Church and its garden, inviting visitors to take a stroll through the church garden, rest on one of the benches, pause for a moment, and reflect. The Romanesque choir tower from the 12th century is the oldest surviving part of the church. It has been altered…