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     European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - September 15, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Germany the House known As the Quot Zum Romischer Kaiser Quot was built in 1653. Directly behind it is the Gutenberg  a to i it a Law sir 4/4�v>act a v.  it i a a s5s&w.r one of the one pieces o f baroque Art on display at the Landes museum left. A bust of Gutenberg above is outside the Gutenberg museum. Despite his later Fame the first european Printer was never Able to profit from his invention  died a poor Man. Continued from Page 11 in step with Gutenberg s influence on the printed Media Mainz developed into a major Media Center. It is Home to Europe s largest television network a Adf German to 2 a which employs nearly 4,000 people. Mainz is sometimes referred to As the Quot Mecca of Media because of healthy Competition among such organizations like to station sat.1, radio apr two daily newspapers  Many Book  Magazine companies. Closely related Are the theater arts that help Mold this City s character. One popular place is the Anterhaus or Quot lower  it offers two different performances in one building with Many cabaret performances. More than 100/000 people attend annually. A. A a a a a a a a. A a the influence of the roman Empire which built a permanent fort there in 13 b.c., is still Felt today throughout the City s other museums. It was the romans incidentally who taught locals How to fortify their towns  grow vineyards on slopes. The state museum or Landes museum distinguishable with a Golden horse on its roof encases exhibits All the Way from the Stone age. It houses artefacts from roman times the Middle Ages  the Renaissance including sculptures ceramics coins  jewelry to illustrate past accomplishments. Some ancient Christian artwork is dated As Early As . 100,  there is also a Beautiful collection of paintings by German French  dutch masters from the 14th to 20th centuries. The museum s Stone Hall displays an impressive array of skilfully built Gates tombstones  other Stone made City structures. The museum i open tuesday from 10 . To 8 .,  wednesday through sunday from 10 . To 5  For More information Call 06131/236298. The roman German Central museum also offers a priceless assortment of artefacts such As helmets  breastplates worn by roman soldiers. Pre  Early historical finds  artworks Are offered. Many items Are original while some Are exact copies made by the museum s restoration lab. It is open tuesday through sunday from 10 . To 6  Call 06131/232231 Lor More information. 72 stripes  september 15, 1994 j  
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