
Located on the west bank of the Rhine River, the city is the capital of the state of Rhineland-Palatinate. Mainz is an important commercial center known for its centuries-old history, carnivals, wine and numerous architectural landmarks, as well as for higher educational institutions - the Johann Gutenberg University, the Higher School of Architecture, the Peter Cornelius Conservatory, the Academy of Sciences and Letters, the Catholic School and the Chemical Institute.