Gutenbergplatz, Central square with bronze monument in Mainz, Germany.
The Gutenberg monument stands at the center of this expansive city square, featuring a bronze statue created by Danish sculptor Berthel Thorvaldsen in 1837.
Napoleon Bonaparte ordered the construction of this square in 1804 when Mainz became the capital of Mont-Tonnerre department under French administration.
The Mainz State Theatre, built in 1833, presents over 500 annual performances including opera, drama, and dance productions at the edge of the square.
The square intersects with the 50th parallel north, marked by metal tracks and bronze lettering, making it a reference point for geographic orientation.
The bronze statue depicts Johannes Gutenberg as a bearded man in formal attire, despite no authentic images of the printing press inventor existing.
Location: Mainz
GPS coordinates: 49.99890,8.27150
Latest update: March 3, 2025 22:57
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