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Zitadelle Mainz

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The Mainz Citadel, a Baroque fortress from the 17th century on the Jakobsberg, offers exciting insights into 2000 years of city history – from Roman remains to contemporary cultural events.

The Mainz Citadel is one of the most significant architectural monuments of the city and is one of the few still preserved modern citadels in Germany. Here, 2000 years of Mainz's city history can be explored in a compact area – from the Roman Theatre to the Luther Church of the 20th century.

Built in 1660 on the Jakobsberg, the citadel was a central part of the Mainz fortress. Its strategically advantageous location in the Holy Roman Empire gave it historical significance; later it was incorporated into the Grand Duchy of Hesse and expanded into a federal fortress. Despite multiple occupations and its use as a shelter during bombing raids, it remains one of the few preserved modern citadels in the Federal Republic today.

Today, the citadel houses municipal offices and serves as a vibrant cultural venue. In addition to the traditional Citadel Festival, the Christmas market, numerous concerts, and festivals are held here. The fortress also provides space for modern event formats such as the "Open Ear Festival," appealing to visitors of all ages.

Exciting tours – some in historical costumes – offer insights into the upper and underground pathways of the citadel. Further information and online tickets can be found at www.zitadelle-mainz.de/fuehrungen:

Centuries have left their marks: masonry, walls, and moats are partially threatened by plant growth. Since 2004, the initiative Zitadelle Mainz e.V. (IZM) has been committed to preserving the site. The non-profit, independent association advocates for an environmentally compatible restoration of the walls, the careful development of the citadel moat while considering monument and nature conservation, as well as the continued cultural use of the fortress.

Opening times

The citadel is accessible all year round.

Guided tours: from April 15 to October 15

Price:

Die Zitadelle ist kostenfrei zugänglich. Tickets für die Führungen sind online erhältlich.

Öffentliche historische Kompakt-Führung:

Erwachsener (ab 14 Jahren): 7,50 Euro 

Kind (bis 13 Jahre): 4 Euro                                                                      

Familienkarte: 18 Euro

Erläuterung der Familienkarte (Anzahl Personen): Bis zu 2 Erwachsene mit bis zu 3 Kindern unter 14 Jahren. Das können sowohl Eltern als auch Großeltern oder andere Verwandte sein.

Öffentliche Lang-Führung mit römischem Theater und Zitadellengraben

Erwachsener (ab 14 Jahren): 10 Euro

Kind (bis 13 Jahre): 5 Euro

Öffentliche Kostümführung mit Julchen

Erwachsener (ab 14 Jahren): 7,50 Euro

Kind (bis 13 Jahre): 4 Euro

Weinevent „Wein, Weiber und Geschichten“ mit Führungsteil

Erwachsener (ab 14 Jahren): 16 Euro

Gruppenführung

  • Kompaktführung:
    • Erwachsener (ab 14 Jahren): 6 Euro            
    • Kind (bis 13 Jahre): 3 Euro, mindestens aber 90 Euro
  • Langführung:
    • Erwachsener (ab 14 Jahren): 10 Euro            
    • Kind (bis 13 Jahre): 5 Euro, mindestens aber 150 Euro
  • Kostümführung mit Julchen:
    • Erwachsener (ab 14 Jahren): 7,50 Euro                                   
    • Kind (bis 13 Jahre): 4 Euro , mindestens aber 112,50 Euro

Fremdsprachige Führungen

Erwachsener (ab 14 Jahren): 7 Euro                                                                                             

Kind (bis 13 Jahre): 3,50 Euro, mindestens aber 105 Euro

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49.993297, 8.273695
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49°59'35.9"N 8°16'25.3"E
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32U 447940 5538138
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