Gutenbergplatz, Cultural heritage square in Weststadt, Karlsruhe, Germany
Gutenbergplatz features an octagonal granite basin covering 210 square meters, accompanied by stone sculptures and two monumental fountains created by Friedrich Ratzel.
The area transformed from an execution site until 1829 to a shooting range, before being established as a public square between 1900 and 1904.
The square commemorates Johannes Gutenberg through its name and maintains strong educational connections with the Gutenberg School and Lessing Gymnasium situated nearby.
The square hosts Karlsruhe's oldest weekly market every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, where 60 vendors sell fresh produce and regional specialties.
During the Lindenblütenfest, celebrated since 1919 when lime trees bloom, the square transforms into a festival ground with live music and crowning of the Lime Blossom Queen.
Location: Karlsruhe
Inception: 1900
GPS coordinates: 49.00889,8.37583
Latest update: March 5, 2025 13:40
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