The capital of the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate, manages the balancing act between the "city of churches" and the "city of vitality". Mainz Cathedral is one of the highlights of western sacred architecture, St. Stephan’s combines tradition and modernity with its blue Chagall windows. Mainz Carnival and the exquisite wine served in the snuggeries of the old town express the zest for life. Most famous son of the city: Johannes Gutenberg, inventor of printing with movable types.weiterlesen