Day: Mainz
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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.
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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.
