Roman-Germanic Central Museum, Mainz

The Roman-Germanic Central Museum is not only an archaeological museum but also a research institute. The multi-purpose complex is located in the wonderful Palace of Prince Electors. The exhibits cover several different time periods, from the Stone Age (more than 2 millions ago) to the Middle Ages. The museum consists of three departments: Prehistorical, Roman Times and Early Medieval Times.

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Sight Name: Roman-Germanic Central Museum
Sight Location: Mainz, Germany (See walking tours in Mainz)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery

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Mainz Introduction Walking Tour

Mainz is the Rhineland-Palatinate state capital and its largest city. It is located on the Rhine river, where the Main river joins the Rhine. Mainz has remained a prosperous city and is an important container port hub.

Mainz was founded as a Roman military fortress in the 1st century BC. The Roman stronghold was called Mogontiacum. Visitors can see several Roman shipwrecks and learn more about... view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.3 Km or 2.1 Miles

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The capital of Rhineland-Palatinate, Mainz has made a name throughout the world as Gutenberg's city, the birthplace of Johannes Gutenberg and his great invention, the first movable metal-type printing press. It is precisely for this important heritage that Mainz has retained its importance as a hub for some of Germany's oldest publishing houses.

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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.2 Km or 0.7 Miles