Karmeliterplatz, Square in Altstadt, Mainz, Germany

Karmeliterplatz is a square in the northern old town of Mainz, at the junction of Karmeliterstraße and Christofsstraße. The Karmeliterkirche, built in the 14th century and used again by the Carmelites since 1924, stands on its eastern side. South of the square lies the ruined church of St. Christoph, where Johannes Gutenberg was baptised.

The square is named after the Karmeliterkirche, which stands on its eastern side and was built in the 14th century. Since 1924 the church has again been used by the Carmelites. South of the square lies the ruin of St. Christoph, where Johannes Gutenberg was baptised.

The square's name comes from the neighbouring Karmeliterkirche, built in the 14th century and used again by the Carmelites since 1924. Each Tuesday and Thursday in July and August, the series "Mainz lebt auf seinen Plätzen" brings live music to the square. A Madonna statue from the early 18th century stands at house Karmeliterplatz 4.

The square is easily accessible by public transportation with multiple bus and tram stops located nearby. Its central location makes it convenient to travel to other parts of the city from this spot.

A cast-iron sculpture of Johannes Gutenberg by Karlheinz Oswald stands on the square in front of the ruined St. Christoph church, where Gutenberg was baptised. The square lies at the junction of Karmeliterstraße and Christofsstraße, a few minutes on foot from the Rheingoldhalle and the Rhine bank.