The Citadel of Mainz is a commanding fortress on Jakobsberg hill, offering panoramic views and centuries of history. Built in 1660 as part of the city's strategic defenses, the citadel replaced the earlier Schweickhardtsburg fortress and became a key component of Fortress Mainz, one of the strongest fortifications in the Holy Roman Empire. Its layout features four bastions—Alarm, Tacitus, Drusus, and Germanikus—designed for optimal defense and surveillance. The site’s history stretches back to Roman times, with the Drususstein, a Roman funerary monument, still standing within its grounds. Over the centuries, the citadel witnessed occupations by Swedish and French forces, and served as a refuge during World War II. Today, it houses municipal offices and hosts cultural events like the Open Ohr Festival, blending civic life with historical preservation. Visitors can explore remnants of medieval walls, baroque architecture, and underground passages, making the citadel a rich destination for heritage tourism.
Mainz GermanyThe Citadel of Mainz, located on Jakobsberg hill at the fringe of the Old Town and close to Mainz Römisches Theater S-Bahn station, stands as one of Germany’s best-preserved 17th-century fortresses, commanding panoramic views over Mainz and the Rhine River. Within the Citadel, visitors can discover the ancient Drusus Stone, a Roman monument, and the Museum of Mainz History which showcases the city’s rich past. The Citadel grounds host vibrant cultural events like festivals and concerts throughout the year, including the annual Open Ohr Festival. Its strategic location places it a short stroll away from the Roman Theatre, the lively Old Town, and Mainz's central attractions such as the Cathedral, market squares, and Rhine promenade, making it an ideal point of interest near the heart of the city.
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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Proviant‑Magazin der Festung Mainz
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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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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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