Timeline
15:13
Grab a novel flavoured ice cream at N'Eis. It is very popular, so expect a line, but the quick service keeps it moving. The shop is open from 12:00, so you are well within hours.
15:38
Walk 10 minutes to Hommage à Gutenberg. The sculpture stands in front of the Public Library. Position yourself to see the steel form against the sky as the light begins to shift.
15:58
Watch the golden light hit the sculpture. The sun is low in the WSW, casting long shadows across the square. This is the moment the steel catches the color of the day.
16:18
End with a warm meal at Punjab Tandoori Restaurant. It is a 14-minute walk from the landmark and serves very good Indian and Pakistani food. The kitchen is open until 23:00, so you have plenty of time to settle in.
Local tip
The ice cream shop can get busy. If the line is too long, skip it and head straight to the sculpture. The walk is short and easy.
Check before you go
- N'Eis is open 12:00-18:00. You must go before 18:00.
- Punjab Tandoori is open 17:00-23:00 on weekdays. On weekends it opens at 15:00. Check the day of the week.
Worth knowing
- Punjab Tandoori Restaurant is open at 16:18 only on Sa
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Mainz (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).