Gutenberg monument, Frankfurt, Bronze monument and water well in Roßmarkt, Frankfurt, Germany
The Gutenberg monument features a central bronze statue of Johannes Gutenberg holding printed pages, with four seated figures at each corner of the pedestal.
The monument was inaugurated in 1858 to commemorate Johannes Gutenberg's invention of movable type printing, which transformed book production in the 15th century.
Four allegorical figures at the base represent theology, poetry, natural sciences and industry, reflecting the broad impact of printing on different fields of knowledge.
The monument stands in the center of Roßmarkt square, accessible by public transportation and within walking distance from Frankfurt's main shopping district.
The water well section of the monument incorporates decorative bronze reliefs depicting significant moments in the development of printing technology.
Location: Frankfurt
Accessibility: Rolstoeltoegankelijk
GPS coordinates: 50.11226,8.67641
Latest update: March 10, 2025 16:07
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