The Proviant‑Magazin in Mainz is a rare architectural witness to the city’s time as a fortress of the German Confederation. Constructed between 1863 and 1867, this massive building served as a military granary, storing grain and supplies for the thousands of Prussian and Austrian soldiers stationed in Mainz. Stretching nearly 100 meters with vast storage halls, it was vital for sustaining the garrison and symbolized the strategic importance of Mainz as a western bulwark against France. Today, the Proviant‑Magazin has been transformed into a cultural and social venue, housing restaurants, the Fastnachtsmuseum, and the German Cabaret Archive. Its imposing stone façade remains a reminder of its military past, while its lively interior reflects Mainz’s modern identity as a city of culture and conviviality. Standing on Schillerplatz, the building connects history with everyday life, inviting visitors to experience both heritage and entertainment in one of Mainz’s most distinctive landmarks.
Mainz GermanyThe Proviant-Magazin der Festung Mainz is located at Neue Universitätsstraße 2 in Mainz. This architecturally and historically significant neo-classical building was constructed between 1863 and 1867 by the German Confederation as a granary to supply the Prussian and Austrian garrisons stationed in Mainz. The imposing red sandstone structure stretches over 100 meters and features four sturdy corner towers, symbolizing Mainz’s historical importance as a fortress city. Nearby, visitors can explore the Mainz Citadel, the Roman Theatre, and the vibrant city center with its cultural landmarks, shops, and restaurants. The building today hosts the Mainz Carnival Museum and serves as a cultural venue, making it a key site in Mainz’s rich historical and cultural landscape.
Gutenberg‑Museum
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Landesmuseum Mainz
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Naturhistorisches Museum Mainz
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Bischöfliches Dom‑ und Diözesanmuseum
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Mainzer Fastnachtsmuseum
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Kupferberg‑Museum
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Leibniz‑Zentrum für Archäologie
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Stadthistorisches Museum Mainz
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Garnisonsmuseum Mainz
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Ziegelmuseum Mainz‑Bretzenheim
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Museum für Antike Schifffahrt
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Sanctuary of Isis and Magna Mater
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Museum Castellum Mainz/Kastel
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Deutsches KabarettArchiv und Museum
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Staatstheater Mainz
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Mainzer Kammerspiele
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Galli Theater Mainz
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Frankfurter Hof
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Unterhaus
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Showbühne Mainz
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Römisches Theater Mainz
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KUZ Kulturzentrum Mainz
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Kinder‑ und Jugendzentrum Reduit
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Galerie Art Mayence
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Galerie Haus zum Stein
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Galerie Dr. Dorothea van der Koelen
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Kunsthalle Mainz
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Kurfürstliches Schloss
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Haus zum Stein
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Eltzer Hof
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St. Stephans Kirche
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St. Peterskirche
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Castle Gate
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Mainz Cathedral
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Markt Mainz
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Citadel Mainz
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Fastnachtsbrunnen
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Kirschgarten
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Gutenberg Monument
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Heunensäule
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Drususstein
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Arch of Dativius Victor
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Römerpassage
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Uferpromenade am Rhein
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Great Mainz Jupiter Column
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Botanischer Garten der Johannes Gutenberg‑Universität Mainz
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Stadtpark Mainz
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Volkspark Mainz
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Wallgrünanlagen
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Wildpark Gonsenheim
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Hartenbergpark
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Eisenturm
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Holzturm
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Alexanderturm
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Paul‑Baumann‑Sternwarte
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