Unlock Mainz: A hidden gem with a variety of activities

👍Recommended reason: Mainz is a hidden gem with a long history. Here, you can find ancient churches, beautiful scenery along the Rhine River, unique market squares, and the world's oldest printing museum. The city is not large, and you can explore it in half a day to a day. 📍Attraction address: Mainz is located in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Mainz Cathedral is located near the city center square; the Rhine River is located at Der Rhein; the market square is in the center of the old town; the Gutenberg Museum is opposite Mainz Cathedral. 🚗Transportation: You can take the DB monthly pass for EUR 49 to get there. If you are traveling from Wiesbaden, it is convenient to drive or take a bus. In Mainz, it is recommended to travel by bus and on foot. 👣Travel route: 1️⃣In the morning, go to the market square to experience the strong local life, visit the fruit and vegetable stalls, and enjoy a leisurely time. 2️⃣Then go to St. Stephen's Church to admire Marc Chagall's blue stained glass windows. 3️⃣Then go to Mainz Cathedral and admire its exquisite carvings. 4️⃣Have lunch at the recommended restaurant Stadtbalkon. 5️⃣In the afternoon, visit the Gutenberg Museum to learn about movable type printing. 6️⃣Finally, you can take a walk along the Rhine River and enjoy the different scenery. 👍Must-see attractions: 1️⃣Mainz Cathedral: Built in 975 AD, it has hosted 7 coronation ceremonies. The exterior is made of deep red sandstone, and the interior is a typical ancient Roman church. The main altar, chapel, and other parts have exquisite carvings. 2️⃣Rhine River: There is an arched bridge across the Rhine River connecting Wiesbaden, forming a twin city layout. The small fountain garden next to it is quiet and beautiful, perfect for taking photos. 3️⃣Market Square: A spacious pedestrian square with interesting market activities on weekends. The nearby buildings are mostly apricot and pink. 4️⃣Gutenberg Museum: One of the oldest printing museums in the world, it houses 3 copies of the first edition of the Gutenberg Bible, the East Asia Pavilion, and more. 5️⃣St. Stephen's Church: A Gothic church with 9 bright blue stained glass windows, which are Marc Chagall's late works. 🎫Ticket information: The ticket for the Gutenberg Museum is EUR 5. 💖Other tips: 1️⃣It is better to visit Mainz on weekends to experience the beauty of the market square. 2️⃣The opening hours of each church are different. For example, St. Stephen's Church is open from 10:00 to 18:00 from Monday to Saturday and from 12:00 to 18:00 on Sunday; Mainz Cathedral is open from 10:00 to 14:30 on Monday and from 10:00 to 17:00 from Tuesday to Friday. Please plan your time reasonably. 3️⃣There are cute cartoon traffic lights in the old town of Mainz, which are little dwarfs named Det wearing hats. Don't forget to pay attention.