Mainz

Mainz is the capital city of the state of in . Mainz is notable as a transport hub, for wine production, and for its many rebuilt historic buildings. In 2019, it was home to about 219,000 people.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Mainz Cathedral and Bruchwegstadion.

Church
or St. Martin's Cathedral is located near the historical center and pedestrianized market square of the city of , Germany. This 1000-year-old Roman Catholic cathedral is the site of the episcopal see of the Bishop of Mainz.

Stadium
Photo: Jorgenpfhartogs, Public domain.
The is a multi-purpose stadium in , . It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium is able to hold 18,700 people and was built in 1929.

Railway station
is a railway station for the city of in the German state of . It is used by about 60,000 travelers and visitors each day and is therefore by far the busiest station in Rhineland-Palatinate.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Gonsenheim and Hartenberg-Münchfeld.

Suburb
is a borough in the northwest corner of Mainz, Germany. With about 25,000 inhabitants, it is the second-most populated borough of Mainz, before Oberstadt and after Neustadt. is situated 4 km west of Mainz.

Suburb
is a borough of the state capital , . is known for the former home of first league football club of 1.

Suburb
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
is a borough of the city of , , . With over 38,000 inhabitants, it is the most-populated of Wiesbaden's boroughs. It is located south of the city center on the Rhine River, opposite the borough of . is situated 5 km northwest of Mainz.

Mainz

Latitude
50.001° or 50° 0′ 4″ north
Longitude
8.2688° or 8° 16′ 8″ east
Population
225,000
Elevation
93 metres (305 feet)
Open location code
9F2C2729+9G
Geo­Names ID
6554818
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In Other Languages

From French to German—“Mainz” goes by many names.

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Neustadt and Mainz-Kastel.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Landesmuseum Mainz and Provisions Depot of Mainz Fortress.

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