University of Mainz, Mainz

Name: University of Mainz
Address: Saarstraße 21, Mainz, Germany

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The Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz is a public research university in Mainz, Rhineland Palatinate, Germany, named after the printer Johannes Gutenberg since 1946. With approximately 32,000 students in about 100 schools and clinics, it is among the largest universities in Germany. Starting on 1 January 2005 the university was reorganized into 11 faculties of study. ()

Local name: Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz Established: 1477 (547 years ago)Coordinates: 49°59'30"N, 8°14'16"E

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Saarstraße 21Mainz Germany

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Nearby attractions include: Mewa Arena, Bruchwegstadion, New synagogue Mainz, Mainz University of Applied Sciences.

0.8 miSW
Sport venue, Sport
Mewa Arena, Mainz
21 min walk • Mewa Arena is a multi-purpose stadium in Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany that was first opened in July 2011. It is used for football matches, and hosts the home matches of the German Bundesliga side Mainz 05.
0.7 miNE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Bruchwegstadion, Mainz
18 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...
1.5 miNE
Synagogue
New synagogue Mainz, Mainz
38 min walk • The new synagogue of Mainz is in use since 2010 as a community center at the location of the former main synagogue on the Hindenburgstraße of Mainz Neustadt.
0.5 miSW
Universities and schools
Mainz University of Applied Sciences, Mainz
13 min walk • The Mainz University of Applied Sciences, is a 1971-founded university located in Mainz, Germany. The University of Applied Sciences Mainz consists of three faculties: School of Technology, School of Design and School of Business.
~1510 ftE
Botanical garden, Park, Garden
Botanischer Garten Mainz, Mainz
8 min walk • The Botanischer Garten der Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, also known as the Botanischer Garten Mainz, is an arboretum and botanical garden maintained by the University of Mainz. It is located on the university campus at Franz von Bentzel-Weg 9, Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, and open daily.
1.2 miNE
Church
Altmünster, Mainz
31 min walk • The Altmünster abbey near Mainz, Germany, was reputedly founded by Saint Bilihildis, who served as the first abbess; however, it may well be a 7th-century foundation.
1.1 miNE
Cemetery,
Old Jewish Cemetery, Mainz
29 min walk • The Jewish Sand is the oldest known burial place of the Jewish community in Magenza, Jewish Mainz. Along with the Holy Sand in Worms, it is considered the oldest Jewish cemetery in Europe.
1.3 miE
Monuments and statues
Walk of Fame of Cabaret, Mainz
34 min walk • The Walk of Fame of Cabaret is a sidewalk between Proviant-Magazin and Schönborner Hof in Mainz, Germany, which is embedded with more than 40 seven-pointed irregularly shaped stars featuring the names of cabaret celebrities selected by a group of experts and honored by several sponsors for their contributions to the cabaret culture.
1.3 miNE
49°59'57"N • 8°15'52"E
Fastnachtsmuseum, Mainz
33 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
0.6 miE
Cemetery
Hauptfriedhof, Mainz
15 min walk • Mainz Main Cemetery is the largest burial ground in Mainz, established in 1803 under French administration. It was the model for the Père Lachaise cemetery in Paris, which was established a year later.
1.4 miNE
Park
Gartenfeldplatz, Mainz
35 min walk • Gartenfeldplatz is a square in the Neustadt district of Mainz, which was created as part of the city's expansion after the Franco-Prussian War of 1870/71.

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Which popular attractions are close to University of Mainz?

Nearby attractions include Botanischer Garten Mainz, Mainz (8 min walk), Mainz University of Applied Sciences, Mainz (13 min walk), Neuer Jüdischer Friedhof, Mainz (13 min walk), Hauptfriedhof, Mainz (15 min walk).

How to get to University of Mainz by public transport?

The nearest stations to University of Mainz:

Bus

Hanns-Dieter-Hüsch-Weg • Lines: 9 (2 min walk)
Staudingerweg • Lines: 9 (5 min walk)

Tram

Friedrich-von-Pfeiffer-Weg • Lines: 51, 53, 59 (5 min walk)
Universität A • Lines: 51, 53, 59 (13 min walk)

Train

Mainz-Gonsenheim (29 min walk)
Mainz Hbf (29 min walk)