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The fortified structure, built in 1887, was the exact counterpart to the now-vanished caponier at Fischtorplatz and is described in the monument inventory as follows: "It was connected to the Rhine riverbank wall by crenellated wall sections on the sides, which allowed passageways for pedestrians and vehicular traffic. The caponier presents itself as a defensively enclosed structure on an almost square ground plan, its massive masonry facing the Rhine only interrupted by small loopholes. Equipped with a crenellated stair tower and a heavy parapet, the structure, despite its comparatively small dimensions, makes a defiant impression and is reminiscent of medieval castles."

Eltville is less well-known than Rüdesheim, but considerably more beautiful; its streets exude pure Rheingau romance. By the way: Gutenberg, the inventor of printing, once lived here.

The seat of the Rhineland-Palatinate State Parliament in Mainz is the Deutschhaus, a historic building steeped in an unusually rich history as a place of democratic traditions. The palace was originally built between 1729 and 1740 as the residence of the Grand Master of the Teutonic Order. Just a few decades later, the building gained historical significance for the German democratic movement: In 1793, the Mainz Republic, the first democratic experiment on German soil, was proclaimed from the balcony of the Deutschhaus. In the following centuries, the building served a variety of purposes, including as Napoleon's residence, as a palace for the Grand Duchy of Hesse, and as the venue for the First German Industrial Exhibition in 1842. The building was destroyed down to its outer walls during World War II, particularly during the major bombing raid on Mainz in February 1945. Following the state parliament's decision in 1950 to relocate from Koblenz to Mainz, the Deutschhaus was quickly rebuilt and has served as the parliament building of the state of Rhineland-Palatinate since May 18, 1951, the beginning of the second legislative period. Most recently, the Deutschhaus underwent extensive renovation and modernization between 2015 and 2021. The historic exterior facade was reconstructed and the interior, particularly the plenary hall, was redesigned to meet the demands of modern parliamentary operations while preserving the building's historical dignity. Today, the Deutschhaus is located on the Platz der Mainzer Republik (Place of the Mainz Republic), a name that, since 2013, on the occasion of the 220th anniversary of the Mainz Republic, has commemorated the site's deep roots in German democratic history. The Deutschhaus is complemented by the nearby House of Representatives, which houses offices and meeting rooms for the members of parliament and parliamentary groups.

The seat of the Rhineland-Palatinate State Parliament in Mainz is the Deutschhaus, a historic building steeped in an unusually rich history as a place of democratic traditions. The palace was originally built between 1729 and 1740 as the residence of the Grand Master of the Teutonic Order. Just a few decades later, the building gained historical significance for the German democratic movement: In 1793, the Mainz Republic, the first democratic experiment on German soil, was proclaimed from the balcony of the Deutschhaus. In the following centuries, the building served a variety of purposes, including as Napoleon's residence, as a palace for the Grand Duchy of Hesse, and as the venue for the First German Industrial Exhibition in 1842. The building was destroyed down to its outer walls during World War II, particularly during the major bombing raid on Mainz in February 1945. Following the state parliament's decision in 1950 to relocate from Koblenz to Mainz, the Deutschhaus was quickly rebuilt and has served as the parliament building of the state of Rhineland-Palatinate since May 18, 1951, the beginning of the second legislative period. Most recently, the Deutschhaus underwent extensive renovation and modernization between 2015 and 2021. The historic exterior facade was reconstructed and the interior, particularly the plenary hall, was redesigned to meet the demands of modern parliamentary operations while preserving the building's historical dignity. Today, the Deutschhaus is located on the Platz der Mainzer Republik (Place of the Mainz Republic), a name that, since 2013, on the occasion of the 220th anniversary of the Mainz Republic, has commemorated the site's deep roots in German democratic history. The Deutschhaus is complemented by the nearby House of Representatives, which houses offices and meeting rooms for the members of parliament and parliamentary groups.

An absolute MUST to drive over the bridge here 👌🤩

The Caponniere fortress was built between 1843 and 1887 and was part of the Prussian fortress in Mainz

The nature reserve at the pond near Wiesbaden, located near Walluf in the Rheingau-Taunus district, is a true gem for anyone seeking peace and nature. It offers an idyllic landscape with bodies of water, meadows, and woodland – perfect for birdwatching and relaxing walks or bike rides.

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