A One-Day Itinerary for Mainz: Don’t Miss This Pink Town! 💖

Mainz and Wiesbaden face each other across the Rhine River. We stayed in Wiesbaden and drove to Mainz. I still remember turning into stars ✨ the moment we crossed the bridge—the Rhine, lush greenery, and rows of pink historic buildings unfolded before us… Visit on a weekend! The early morning market square is pure magic. 🌞 Stroll through veggie and fruit stalls with locals, grab a slice of pizza, and soak in the laid-back vibe. Whether it’s a cool grandpa on a racing bike or chatty youngsters, everyone leaves with a bouquet of flowers. 💐 No matter life’s ups and downs, flowers are a must for beauty! St. Stephan’s Church ⏰ Hours: Mon–Sat 10:00–18:00, Sun 12:00–18:00 Gothic churches are common in Europe, but the 9 luminous blue stained-glass windows here are worth the trip. 🎨 Created by Russian-Jewish artist Marc Chagall in his later years, they symbolize reconciliation between Christians and Jews. This hidden gem is rarely crowded—plenty of space to admire the blue artistry. 📸 Mainz Cathedral ⏰ Hours: Mon 10:00–14:30, Tue–Fri 10:00–17:00, Sat 10:00–15:00, Sun/holidays 13:00–17:00 A world-famous cathedral built in the 12th century, where 7 coronations took place. The red sandstone façade and Romanesque interior are stunning. Take your time exploring the intricate carvings on the altars and chapels. ⛪ Gutenberg Museum 🎟 Ticket: €5/person ⏰ Hours: Tue–Sat 9:00–17:00, Sun 11:00–17:00 Johannes Gutenberg perfected movable-type printing here in the 15th century, revolutionizing human civilization. Book lovers and media folks will be mesmerized! 📚 Highlights: Fragments of Gutenberg’s original 42-line Bible (extremely rare!) East Asia section featuring Chinese printing technology Live demonstrations of European printing techniques I finally understood how movable-type printing works—both in China and Europe. Hope we can someday have museums this professional about our own culture! Augustinian Church Closed during our visit, but this Baroque church is said to be opulent. Maybe next time? 🤷‍♀️ #HiddenGem #GermanyTravel #Mainz #Churches #Museums