Mainz

You’ll find picture perfect Mainz at the heart of the achingly scenic Rhineland-Palatinate region in Germany, nestled against the curves of the sparkling Rhine River. Best known for its Fastnacht carnival and annual wine market, the beautifully restored half-timbered houses, grand Baroque churches and medieval squares of the city are delightful at any point in the year. Visitors flock to the Gutenberg Museum, honouring the inventor of the printing press, while the Mainz state museum hosts fascinating prehistoric artefacts and Roman monuments.