Bischöfliches Dom-und Diözesanmuseum Mainz, Mainz

Name: Bischöfliches Dom-und Diözesanmuseum Mainz
Address: Domstraße 3, Mainz, 55116, Germany
Telephone: +49 6131 253344

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Bischöfliches Dom-und Diözesanmuseum Mainz (address: Domstraße 3) is a place located in Mainz (Rhineland-Palatinate state) and belongs to the category of museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 312 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 49°59'54"N latitude and 8°16'29"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Bischöfliches Dom-und Diözesanmuseum Mainz is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Fischtor (bus, 3 min walk), Schillerplatz (tram, 9 min walk), Mainz Römisches Theater (train, 10 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Nagelsäule (memorial, 2 min walk), Mainz Cathedral (church, 2 min walk), Liebfrauenplatz (square, 2 min walk).

Coordinates: 49°59'54"N, 8°16'29"E

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Domstraße 3Mainz 55116 Germany

Contact

+49 6131 253344

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Bischöfliches Dom-und Diözesanmuseum Mainz – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mainz Cathedral, Mainz Citadel, Osteiner Hof, St. Stephan.

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~1110 ftNW
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Bischöfliches Dom-und Diözesanmuseum Mainz open?

Bischöfliches Dom-und Diözesanmuseum Mainz is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 11 am - 6 pm
Sunday 11 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Bischöfliches Dom-und Diözesanmuseum Mainz?

Nearby attractions include Nagelsäule, Mainz (2 min walk), Mainz Cathedral, Mainz (2 min walk), Liebfrauenplatz, Mainz (2 min walk), Mainzer Domchor, Mainz (2 min walk).

How to get to Bischöfliches Dom-und Diözesanmuseum Mainz by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bischöfliches Dom-und Diözesanmuseum Mainz:

Bus

Fischtor • Lines: 60, 61, 63, 90 (3 min walk)
Höfchen/Listmann • Lines: 28, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 68, 70, 71, 78, 91, 93 (4 min walk)

Tram

Schillerplatz • Lines: 50, 52, 53 (9 min walk)
Am Gautor • Lines: 50, 52, 53 (13 min walk)

Train

Mainz Römisches Theater (10 min walk)
Mainz-Kastel (18 min walk)