Crypts, Tombs and Stories - Mainz Main Cemetery｜Germany

The walking tour begins at the Aureus Gate of the Mainz Main Cemetery, where you will be introduced to the exciting history of the origins of this extraordinary park and burial ground. You will experience the impressive combination of nature, architecture and history right from the start. Passing by elaborately designed tombstones, historic mausoleums, and old tree-lined avenues, you will discover the final resting places of important figures from Mainz who have shaped politics, science, culture, and business.

Along the way, you will learn why the Mainzer Hauptfriedhof is one of the most important cemeteries in Germany and even served as a model for the famous Père-Lachaise in Paris. The guided tour tells moving life stories, explains the symbolism of the grave art, and shows how the culture of burial and remembrance has changed over the centuries. Between imposing monuments and quiet paths, a special view of the city's history opens up – a walking tour full of exciting stories, impressive architecture and unexpected discoveries.