European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - September 15, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Germany the faceplate of a roman Cavalryman s ceremonial helmet displayed at . An Ivory Relief stands in the roman German museum. Across the City s Bridge Over the Rhine River and into Kastel a suburb of Mainz is the museum Gastellum which houses a valuable collection of roman artefacts. The museum is open Only on sunday from 10 30 . To 12 30 . Call 06131/62993 or 3420. V the City s shopping area combines Small marketplaces with modern department stores and specially shops to meet most Consumers needs. The markets offer fruit Dairy products and fresh Flowers every tuesday Friday and saturday. About one mile is devoted to pedestrian zones allowing for a leisurely stroll past half timbered houses water fountains and monuments. A wine bans never far from the Trail for those looking for rest and a Chance to raise their spirits. For those interested in dining Mainz has no shortage of offerings. One restaurant Eis club Brau offers Good food great service fair prices and an interesting atmosphere. Located on the City s Southwest  americans May find a slight resemblance to a rustic sports bar. Adding to the decor Are the Copper vats used in the brewing process of the restaurant s own Beer. Another eatery is floating on the Bank of the Rhine River close to the museum Gastellum. The Dieter Van amstel ship offers fish and pork specialities. Tables with umbrellas Are situated on the upper deck giving visitors a splendid View of the River. .-.-. -. Mainz Borders the wine growing Region of Rhein Hessen which is the largest cultivating area in. Germany. So it s no wonder the people of Mainz love their wine. Throughout the year locals hold a variety of wine and other festivals. Mainz s carnival season or Fastnacht which lasts from nov. 11 until Lent starts on Ash wednesday brings out the zaniness and merrymaking in people Europe wide. A world famous televised carnival event called Rose monday Parade brings the season to a Climax on the monday before Lent begins. The Mainz Christmas Market gets people into a festive spirit with its wares and nativity scene with life size carved wooden figures during Advent. And there s Johannis nacht in Honor of Gutenberg held in june Over a weekend. The Gutenberg museum has printing presses from throughout the Ages above. The museum also contains Gutenberg bibles far left. This statue left commemorates the pre lenten Celebration of  a Gold horse prances above the Portal of the  left. Roman Monument Are displayed in the Stein Halle of the Landes museum above. I september 15, 1994 stripes Magazine 13