Jupitersäule, Mainz

Name: Jupitersäule
Address: Mainz, Germany

#80 among attractions in Mainz

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The Great Column of Jupiter in Mainz is a civil monument erected in the second half of the first century in Mogontiacum in honor of the Roman god Jupiter. It is the oldest and largest as well as the most elaborate Jupiter column found so far in German-speaking countries. The Great Column of Jupiter in Mainz was the model for other Jupiter columns erected in the Roman provinces of Germania inferior and Germania superior, especially in the second and third centuries. It was destroyed in the late period of the Roman Empire and rediscovered in 1904/05. Today, the reconstructed remains can be seen in the Stone Hall of the State Museum in Mainz. Copies of the Great Mainz Jupiter Column can be found, in addition to Mainz itself, at Fort Saalburg, in Saint-Germain-en-Laye and in Rome.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°0'19"N, 8°16'14"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Mainz Cathedral, Deutschhaus, Kurfürstliches Schloss, Christ Church.

0.5 miSE
10th-century sandstone religious edifice
Mainz Cathedral, Mainz
12 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.
~300 ftE
Forts and castles, Baroque architecture
Deutschhaus, Mainz
2 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.
~800 ftN
17th-century palace and conference venue
Kurfürstliches Schloss, Mainz
4 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...
~1210 ftNW
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.
0.4 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows
Staatstheater Mainz, Mainz
11 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.
0.4 miS
Fountain
Marktbrunnen, Mainz
11 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.
~1300 ftS
Church, Gothic architecture
St. Christoph's Church, Mainz
7 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.
0.4 miSE
Museum of the history of printing
Gutenberg Museum, Mainz
12 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.
~280 ftSW
Church, Baroque architecture
St. Peter's Church, Mainz
2 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.
~900 ftSW
Museum with art and local history displays
Landesmuseum Mainz, Mainz
5 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.
~310 ftN
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 Jupitersäule?

Nearby attractions include Jupiter Column, Mainz (1 min walk), St. Peter's Church, Mainz (2 min walk), Deutschhaus, Mainz (2 min walk), Römisch-Germanisches Zentralmuseum, Mainz (2 min walk).

How to get to Jupitersäule by public transport?

The nearest stations to Jupitersäule:

Bus

Landtag B • Lines: 6 (2 min walk)
Landtag A • Lines: 28, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 6, 68, 70, 71, 9, 91 (2 min walk)

Tram

Münsterplatz • Lines: 50, 52, 53 (12 min walk)
Schillerplatz • Lines: 50, 52, 53 (13 min walk)

Train

Mainz-Kastel (14 min walk)
Mainz Hbf (16 min walk)