MonumentCultural Heritage Monument7d5e6498…c655Place of Remembrance
Gutenberg-Denkmal
Germany's oldest Gutenberg monument
Counts toward these achievements:
Mainz: First Steps10 pts
Mainz: Explorer25 pts
Mainz: Insider50 pts
Located on Gutenbergplatz in Mainz, this neoclassical statue of Johannes Gutenberg was erected in 1837, designed by Bertel Thorvaldsen. The bronze monument honors the inventor of the printing press and is recognized as a cultural heritage site in Germany.
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Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1837
- Heritage Status
- Cultural Heritage Monument
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- Authorship
- Authorship unavailable
- Publication approval
- Approval provenance unavailable
- Editorial review
- Not reviewed
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