Mainz Old Town & Kirschgarten
Altstadt & Kirschgarten
The best-preserved old quarter south of the cathedral, with half-timbered houses around the small Kirschgarten square and wine taverns on nearly every corner.
The parts of Mainz's Old Town that suffered the least damage in World War II are concentrated south of the cathedral. Kirschgarten is a small square surrounded by half-timbered houses dating from the 15th to 18th centuries, with the Marian Fountain at its center. Extending south is Augustinerstraße, the main pedestrian street, lined with wine taverns, bakeries and small shops. Beside it, the Augustinian Church has a richly decorated Rococo interior. In the evening, the most authentic experience in Mainz is to order a glass of Rheinhessen Riesling at a local Weinstube, paired with regional cheese. Open all day, free of charge.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- St. Augustine's Church, Mainz
- Mainz Cathedral
- Cathedral and Diocesan Museum Mainz
- Mainz Marktplatz & Weekly Market
- Gutenberg Museum
- Mainz Citadel & Drusus Stone
- St. Stephan's Church (Chagall Windows)
- Rhine Promenade, Mainz