Mainz (DE)

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FORTE CULTURA Station: Fortress system and former fortress of the German Confederation Mainz (DE)

2000 years of fortress history

From Roman fort to Prussian imperial fortress

Since its foundation, Mainz has experienced a history of fortification like almost no other location in Europe. If you take a walk through Mainz today, you will still come across its military history in many places. A bastion here, a wall or a vault there and, of course, the magnificent citadel.

Many of these fortress components not only have an exciting history, they often also offer tourists their very own world of experiences. Whether it's concerts and theatre, romantic dinners, exciting underworlds and museums or even gyms and spas, there is something for everyone.

Discover the fortress city of Mainz with FORTE CULTURA, experience over 2000 years of city and fortification history, closely linked to great personalities of their time, such as Elector Johann Philipp von Schönborn, Johann Wolfgang Goethe, Napoleon Bonaparte or Emperor Wilhelm II.

FORTE CULTURA Info-Flyer Fortress City Mainz

Events in the Mainz Citadel

Mainz Citadel has long been a favourite location for a wide variety of events. Find out about upcoming events on the grounds of the citadel in the Event calendar of the Zitadelle Mainz e.V.e.g:

FORTE CULTURA guided tours in Mainz

Guided tours

Wine, women and history

FORTE CULTURA guided tour: Mainz Citadel (DE); Between Drususstein, Jakobskloster and Schweickhardsburg as well as the underground corridors and air raid shelters of Mainz Citadel, Julchen chats about history and wine, including a few selected samples of course.

Guided tours

Romans, robbers, revolutionaries

FORTE CULTURA guided tour: Mainz Citadel (DE); Julchen, the lover of Schinderhannes, guides you through 2000 years of city and fortress history in Mainz Citadel. In typical "rhoihessian" dialect, she also chats about her lover. You will learn exciting details about the legendary robber, virtually at first hand.

FORTE CULTURA travel recommendations with the Mainz Fortress

Travel recommendations Study trips

Fortresses of the German Confederation

Bulwarks against France (1815-1866): In order to protect the German Confederation from revolutionary movements and possible expansion plans of ambitious neighbours, some fortresses were designated as federal fortresses in 1815 and extensively expanded. These included Mainz, Luxembourg and Landau, Rastatt and Ulm.

FORTE CULTURA Fortress portrait

Find out more about the Fortress city of Mainz.

Our FORTE CULTURA Fortress portrait provides compact information on the history, architecture and fascinating world of experience.

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