2 Hour Private Guided Walking Tour: Modern Mainz

History meets modernity! Explore present-day Mainz risen from the ruins of World War II. See award-winning buildings and modern works of art on picturesque public squares. Experience how the modern highlights are particularly outstanding against the contrasting background of medieval and baroque buildings.

1. 1

   Stop 1

   20 min

   Arne Jacobsen's award-winning Mainz Rathaus (City Hall) - which is currently under renovation - is the starting point for this tour of modern Mainz.

2. 2

   Fastnachtsbrunnen

   1 hour

   The old part of the city has many modern fountains on picturesque public squares culminating in the impressive Fastnachtsbrunnen (Carnival Fountain) with more than 200 carnival figures. We will walk past modern sculptures and see Massimiliano Fuksas' modern building replacing the core of the old market houses.

3. 3

   Stop 3

   30 min

   Together with Speyer and Worms, Mainz was the centre of the Ashkenazi Judaism. We will see the award-winning modern synagogue by Manuel Herz (from the inside, if possible, otherwise from the outside).

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

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