Mahnmal der Deutschen Einheit, Mainz

Name: Mahnmal der Deutschen Einheit
Address: Mainz, Germany

#78 among attractions in Mainz

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The German Unity Memorial, also called the "Divided Germany" memorial, as well as the "Memorial of the German East" after its inauguration and before reunification, was dedicated on June 16, 1961, in Mainz's Fischtor Square on the anniversary of the June 17, 1953, popular uprising in the former GDR, with the inscription "Germany is indivisible". It contains the majority of the names of former German cities east of the Oder and Neisse rivers, which were under Polish or Russian administration at the time, and of cities in the former German Democratic Republic.

Coordinates: 49°59'60"N, 8°16'42"E

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Mahnmal der Deutschen Einheit – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mainz Cathedral, Deutschhaus, Osteiner Hof, Liebfrauenplatz.

~780 ftW
10th-century sandstone religious edifice
Mainz Cathedral, Mainz
4 min walk • Mainz Cathedral, or St. Martin's Cathedral, stands as a towering landmark in the heart of Mainz, Germany. This thousand-year-old church, a masterpiece of Romanesque architecture, has been a witness to the city's history and a symbol of its enduring faith.
0.5 miNW
Forts and castles, Baroque architecture
Deutschhaus, Mainz
13 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.
0.5 miW
Baroque architecture, Palace, Vernacular architecture
Osteiner Hof, Mainz
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Mainz, Germany, the Osteiner Hof stands as a testament to the architectural grandeur of bygone eras. This majestic mansion, located at the corner of Schillerplatz, is one of the most prominent examples of Baroque architecture in the city.
~770 ftW
Square
Liebfrauenplatz, Mainz
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Mainz, Germany, Liebfrauenplatz is a charming square that serves as a magnet for tourists and locals alike. This picturesque plaza is surrounded by historical buildings and is known for its vibrant atmosphere and cultural significance.
0.4 miS
Museum, History museum
Museum für Antike Schifffahrt, Mainz
11 min walk • The Museum of Ancient Seafaring was installed in Mainz in 1994 in the former central covered market near the South Station, nowadays Mainz Römisches Theater station, as a branch of the Romano-Germanic Central Museum.
~1880 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Staatstheater Mainz, Mainz
10 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.
~1000 ftW
Fountain
Marktbrunnen, Mainz
5 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.
~1500 ftW
Church, Romanesque architecture
St. John's Church, Mainz
8 min walk • St. John's Church is located beneath Mainz Cathedral in the historical center of Mainz, Germany. This 1100-year-old church was the first episcopal see of the Bishop of Mainz.
~1610 ftNW
Church, Gothic architecture
St. Christoph's Church, Mainz
8 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.
~680 ftW
Museum of the history of printing
Gutenberg Museum, Mainz
4 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.
0.5 miN
Bridge
Theodor Heuss Bridge, Wiesbaden
13 min walk • The Theodor Heuss Bridge is an arch bridge over the Rhine River connecting the Mainz-Kastel district of Wiesbaden, capital of state Hesse and the Rhineland-Palatinate state capital Mainz. The main span of the bridge is 102.94 meters long. It connects the Bundesstraßes 40 and 455.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mahnmal der Deutschen Einheit?

Nearby attractions include Gutenberg Museum, Mainz (4 min walk), Liebfrauenplatz, Mainz (4 min walk), Mainzer Domchor, Mainz (4 min walk), Mainz Cathedral, Mainz (4 min walk).

How to get to Mahnmal der Deutschen Einheit by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mahnmal der Deutschen Einheit:

Bus

Fischtor • Lines: 60, 61, 63, 90 (2 min walk)
Rheingoldhalle/Rathaus • Lines: 28, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 60, 61, 63, 66, 68, 70, 71, 90, 91 (5 min walk)

Train

Mainz Römisches Theater (12 min walk)
Mainz-Kastel (14 min walk)

Tram

Schillerplatz • Lines: 50, 52, 53 (14 min walk)
Münsterplatz • Lines: 50, 52, 53 (18 min walk)