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Der Blick nach oben in die Vierung mit dem Stummelquerschiff
und einer flacheren Vierungskuppel. Waldemar Kolmsberger der Ältere frischte Johann Baptist Enderles Fresken so dermaßen auf, daß desssen typischer feiner Malstil nicht mehr kenntlich ist. Der gelungenen Architektur dieses Gebäudes tut dies jedoch keinen Abbruch!
“Mainz Cathedral or St. Martin's Cathedral is located near the historical center and pedestrianized market square of the city of Mainz, Germany. This 1000-year-old Roman Catholic cathedral is the site of the episcopal see of the Bishop of Mainz.” It was such a beautiful, peaceful place to rest for a moment, and think of the many thousands of others who had done the same over the years.
Mainz, the capital of Rhineland-Palatinate, is a German city situated near the mouth of the River Main (where the city derives its name). Founded by the Romans in the first century BC, it is one of Germany’s oldest cities. This is a place where history, culture and commerce combine harmoniously in a beautiful city.
Aside from a rich history spanning nearly 2000 years, Mainz has a long standing winegrowing tradition, along with carnivals, historic buildings and ruins, which gives the intrepid traveller plenty to see and do.
Mainz, the capital of Rhineland-Palatinate, is a German city situated near the mouth of the River Main (where the city derives its name). Founded by the Romans in the first century BC, it is one of Germany’s oldest cities. This is a place where history, culture and commerce combine harmoniously in a beautiful city.
Aside from a rich history spanning nearly 2000 years, Mainz has a long standing winegrowing tradition, along with carnivals, historic buildings and ruins, which gives the intrepid traveller plenty to see and do.
One of the attractions not to be missed in Mainz is the Gutenberg Museum opposite the cathedral in the heart of the old town, the “Rhinealle area” of Mainz. The museum was founded in 1900, 500 years after Guttenberg’s birth and is a celebration to the inventiveness of this national hero.
The museum also houses amazing examples of the writing and printing of as many different cultures across the ages as possible.
While being a tourist attraction it also is a center of study of mans quest to communicate and the techniques of doing so, there is a historical slice of 500 years of books and the means to print them cataloged here.
The museum building depicted is not the original location but moved to this location in the market in 1912, it truly is a fitting monument to a man responsible for liberating the masses.
Disclaimer: Not trying to be realistic in my editing there is enough realism in the world, my style is a mix of painterly and romanticism as well as a work in progress.
I took this with my D750 and Tamron SP 15-30 2.8 G2 Lens processed in LR and DXO Nik
Dieses ehemalige Kollegiatstift wurde bereits im 10. Jh. gegründet. Bei diesem Bau von 1752-56 von Johann Valentin Thomann erbaut ist davon natürlich nichts mehr zu sehen...
Gar nicht zufällig ist die sehr große Änlichkeit vom Bauprinzip
mit der Pfarrkiche von Amorbach die auch von einem Mainzer erbaut wurde... Der Stuck wurde von Franz Joseph Ignaz Anton Heideloff erbracht, die Fresken von GuiseppeAppiani. Schon von aussen her betrachtet macht der Bau (genauso wie Amorbach) was her und bereitet den Besucher dementsprechend vor. Es ist die schönste Barockkirche von Mainz!
This area is home to many unique boutiques and antique shops and a great place to get original souvenirs from Mainz craftspeople.ne the most beautiful church interiors I had witnessed so far, St Augustine’s Church.
The half timbered houses, cafes and shops along the street can put a big dent in your afternoon pay particular attention to the ornate Rocco details and to the side streets where you can venture off to explore.
This street was the main shopping street in the 16th century and today only open to foot traffic runs straight through the old town, you can walk this street very quickly but a lot of details would be missed so grab an ice cream or fresh squeezed juice from one of the many vendors in the area and stroll.
This area is home to many unique boutiques and antique shops and a great place to get original souviners from Mainz craftspeople.
Disclaimer: Not trying to be realistic in my editing there is enough realism in the world, my style is a mix of painterly and romanticism as well as a work in progress.
I took this with my D750 and Tamron SP 15-30 2.8 G2 Lens processed in LR and DXO Nik
The opulence of the St Augustine church nearly knocked me over when I passed through the inner doors, my eyes went to the ceiling and didn’t leave for some time.
After I picked my lower jaw up from the floor I started to notice the details in this ornate little church.
The ornamentation of the church is so over the top because it had rich patrons that supports the Augustinian monks that founded it and the Prince Elector of the time would accept no less so close to his Dom.
The painter Johann Enderle of Donauwörth exalted the life of the Augustine of Hippo, founder of the Church in huge cheerful ceiling murals.
Disclaimer: Not trying to be realistic in my editing there is enough realism in the world, my style is a mix of painterly and romanticism as well as a work in progress.
I took this with my D750 and Tamron SP 15-30 2.8 G2 Lens processed in LR and DXO Nik
Mainz is over 2000 years old and is one of Germany’s oldest cities but not one that is on the radar for most tourists visiting Germany. During the war 80% of the city was leveled but its old town core around the Dom escaped with very little damage.
The Mainzer Dom or St Martin’s cathedral is one of three Kaiserdom’s or imperial cathedrals the others located in Speyer and recently visited Worms. It is located in the old town Marktplatz that has been pedestrianized so makes a great walkabout and an easy visit from one of the underground parking garages scattered around the old town.
The Cathedral was constructed in 975 and was mostly Romanesque in design but now sports quite bit of Baroque ornamentation. Mainz’s Prince Bishop envisioned the city becoming the next Rome and wanted a Cathedral to reflect this ambitious dream, the Prince Bishop Electors also determined who would be the Holy Roman Emperor and ruled their districts in proxy for the Emperor so had a lot of power and influence.
Disclaimer: Not trying to be realistic in my editing there is enough realism in the world, my style is a mix of painterly and romanticism as well as a work in progress.
I took this with my D750 and Tamron SP 15-30 2.8 G2 Lens processed in LR and DXO Nik