Here I am in ... Mainz

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. Stephans 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.

The author, Mrs. Beate Heusel-Hollemeyer, has been working full-time as a certified tour guide in her native city of Mainz for 25 years. So she knows like no other what visitors are particularly interested in. The translation into English was done by her colleague Judith König, who has been guiding English-language city tours through Mainz for groups from the USA and Great Britain for many years.