Marktplatz and the Cathedral

Marktplatz, or Domplatz, is the square in the heart of historical Mainz where the Dom (cathedral) and Gutenberg museum is located. It has an impressive collection of beautifully decorated buildings and sculptures.

Mainz Cathedral of St Martin, or simply the Dom, is the heart of historical Mainz and the city's foremost landmark. This 1000 year old church was built predomantly in Romanesque style.

The Dom from other angles.

The Roman side of the cathedral.

 

Mainz Cathedral is probably the most impressive church I have visited in Germany.

Little and big cathedral.

Marktplatz is the square where the Dom is located. It has many beautiful historical buildings.

The nice old buildings at Marktplatz are very decorated.

One of many open-air restaurants at Marktplatz.

A glorious sculpture at Marktplatz, where people like to sit and relax.

Mainz Cathedral of St Martin from the square Marktplatz. It is a Roman Catholic cathedral.

Strange people in front of the Dom...

Gutenbergplatz, next to Marktplatz. To the left is the Gutenberg Museum.

Gutenberg Museum. The first European books printed using movable type were manufactured in Mainz by Johann Gutenberg in the early 1450s.

Johann Gutenberg himselfs stands statue above the entrance.

Here you can see how hilly Mainz actually is. Ludwigsstrasse seen from Marktplatz.