Martinsburg, Mainz

#44 among attractions in Mainz

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The Martinsburg is a former plains castle in Mainz. She lay on the banks of the Rhine right next to the space on which now stands the Electoral Palace. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 50°0'24"N, 8°16'16"E

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Martinsburg – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Deutschhaus, Bruchwegstadion, Kurfürstliches Schloss, Christ Church.

~520 ftS
Forts and castles, Baroque architecture
Deutschhaus, Mainz
3 min walk • The Deutschhaus, a significant historical building, stands proudly in the city of Mainz, Germany. This Baroque edifice, constructed between 1737 and 1740, was originally the seat of the Estates of the Electoral State of Mainz.
1.2 miW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Bruchwegstadion, Mainz
31 min walk • Nestled in the charming city of Mainz, Germany, the Bruchwegstadion stands as a testament to the city's love for sports and community events. This multi-purpose stadium, though primarily known as a football venue, has been a focal point for various sporting...
~300 ftNW
17th-century palace and conference venue
Kurfürstliches Schloss, Mainz
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Mainz, Germany, the Kurfürstliches Schloss, also known as the Electoral Palace, stands as a testament to the city's rich history and architectural splendor. This grandiose building, once the residence of the Archbishops of Mainz, is a beacon of...
~1090 ftW
Church, Neo-renaissance architecture
Christ Church, Mainz
6 min walk • The Christuskirche is a Protestant church located in Mainz. The Christuskirche was built between 1896 and 1903 designed by Eduard Kreyßig. It was consecrated on 2 July 1903. After demolition during the air raids of World War II the church was reconstructed between 1952 and 1954.
0.5 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows
Staatstheater Mainz, Mainz
13 min walk • The Staatstheater Mainz is a theatre in Mainz, Germany, which is owned and operated by the state of Rhineland-Palatinate. Situated on the Gutenbergplatz, the complex comprises two theatres which are connected by an underground passage and also by skywalk. Performances of opera, drama and ballet are presented.
0.5 miS
Fountain
Marktbrunnen, Mainz
14 min walk • The Marktbrunnen in Mainz is a renaissance fountain located at the ″Markt″ of Mainz. It was donated by elector Albert of Mainz and crafted in the workshop of the Mainz sculptor Hans Backoffen.
~1800 ftS
Church, Gothic architecture
St. Christoph's Church, Mainz
9 min walk • The church of St. Christoph in Mainz, known in German as St. Christoph zu Mainz, is an example of early gothic architecture. St. Christoph was originally built between 1240 and 1330. The church is known as the Parish Church and Baptistry of Johannes Gutenberg.
0.5 miS
Museum of the history of printing
Gutenberg Museum, Mainz
14 min walk • The Gutenberg Museum is one of the oldest museums of printing in the world, located opposite the cathedral in the old part of Mainz, Germany. It is named after Johannes Gutenberg, the inventor of printing from movable metal type in Western Europe.
~820 ftS
Church, Baroque architecture
St. Peter's Church, Mainz
4 min walk • St. Peter's Church is located beneath Deutschhaus Mainz in the northwest of the historical center of Mainz, Germany. It is the one of the most important rococo buildings in Mainz. Originally it was a collegiate church monastery of ″St.
~1390 ftSW
Museum with art and local history displays
Landesmuseum Mainz, Mainz
7 min walk • The Landesmuseum Mainz, or Mainz State Museum, is a museum of art and history in Mainz, Germany. In March 2010 it reopened in full after an extensive renovation.
~340 ftSW
Museum, Specialty museum
Römisch-Germanisches Zentralmuseum, Mainz
2 min walk • The Römisch-Germanisches Zentralmuseum, Leibniz Research Institute for Archaeology, is headquartered in Mainz. It is supported by the Federal Republic of Germany and its states and is a member of the Leibniz Association of German research institutions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Martinsburg?

Nearby attractions include Kurfürstliches Schloss, Mainz (2 min walk), Römisch-Germanisches Zentralmuseum, Mainz (2 min walk), Deutschhaus, Mainz (3 min walk), Jupitersäule, Mainz (3 min walk).

How to get to Martinsburg by public transport?

The nearest stations to Martinsburg:

Bus

Landtag C • Lines: 70, 71, 9 (1 min walk)
Landtag B • Lines: 6 (2 min walk)

Train

Mainz-Kastel (13 min walk)
Mainz Hbf (18 min walk)

Tram

Münsterplatz • Lines: 50, 52, 53 (15 min walk)
Schillerplatz • Lines: 50, 52, 53 (15 min walk)