Gutenberg memorial, Bronze monument in Gutenberg Square, Mainz, Germany.
The bronze statue depicts Johannes Gutenberg standing with a Bible and printing types, set upon a pedestal made of nine sandstone blocks.
Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen created this memorial in 1837 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of movable type printing invention by Johannes Gutenberg.
The memorial represents the first civic monument dedicated to a private citizen in Germany, funded through contributions from communities across Europe.
The statue underwent extensive restoration work in 2008 and returned to its original location in February 2010 after repairs in Regensburg.
During World War II, local authorities buried the statue next to its base to protect it from potential damage during bombing raids.
Location: Mainz
GPS coordinates: 49.99885,8.27159
Latest update: August 27, 2025 17:20
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