Römisch-Germanisches Zentralmuseum, Mainz

Name: Römisch-Germanisches Zentralmuseum
Address: Ernst-Ludwig-Platz 2, Mainz, 55116, Germany
Telephone: +49 6131 91240

#19 among attractions in Mainz

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Römisch-Germanisches Zentralmuseum, Mainz

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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. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1852 (172 years ago)Coordinates: 50°0'22"N, 8°16'12"E

Address

Ernst-Ludwig-Platz 2Mainz 55116 Germany

Contact

+49 6131 91240

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Day trips

Römisch-Germanisches Zentralmuseum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~460 ftSE
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.
1.1 miW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Bruchwegstadion, Mainz
30 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...
~520 ftN
17th-century palace and conference venue
Kurfürstliches Schloss, Mainz
3 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...
~960 ftNW
Church, Neo-renaissance architecture
Christ Church, Mainz
5 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
12 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
13 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.
~1600 ftS
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.
0.5 miSE
Museum of the history of printing
Gutenberg Museum, Mainz
13 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.
~520 ftS
Church, Baroque architecture
St. Peter's Church, Mainz
3 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.
~1050 ftSW
Museum with art and local history displays
Landesmuseum Mainz, Mainz
6 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.
~1610 ftE
Bridge
Theodor Heuss Bridge, Wiesbaden
8 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 Römisch-Germanisches Zentralmuseum?

Nearby attractions include Jupitersäule, Mainz (2 min walk), Martinsburg, Mainz (2 min walk), Jupiter Column, Mainz (3 min walk), Deutschhaus, Mainz (3 min walk).

How to get to Römisch-Germanisches Zentralmuseum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Römisch-Germanisches Zentralmuseum:

Bus

Landtag B • Lines: 6 (2 min walk)
Landtag C • Lines: 70, 71, 9 (3 min walk)

Tram

Münsterplatz • Lines: 50, 52, 53 (13 min walk)
Schillerplatz • Lines: 50, 52, 53 (14 min walk)

Train

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