Mainz
& Wiesbaden 2012 Just a few pictures of the buildings we saw on the City Safari to Mainz & Wiesbaden. Researched and led by Sue Constable. Images by Barry LeJeune. |
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Safariists enjoying a metre of beer! |
A Medieval doorway in the Altstadt |
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The former Brauerei Schofferhof (1889), Mainz |
The Drusustein of Roman origin, which served as a watchtower until the 16th century |
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The original entrance to the Mainz tram depot (complete with company name) now graces the new depot |
Printing equipment in the Gutenburg Museum, Mainz |
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In front of the cathedral, Mainz |
Looking out over the Rhine |
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The Nerobergbahn (1888), Wiesbaden |
The funicular railway uses water to balance the weight of the two cars. Here the conductor opens the control valve at the top station |
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The party inspect (and taste) the hot springs for which Weisbaden is famous |
Inside the Kurhaus (spa building) |
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