Place Gutenberg

Public square in Strasbourg, France From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Place Gutenberg is a small public square in Strasbourg, France. It is named for German inventor Johannes Gutenberg (c. 1400–1468), who lived in Strasbourg in the 1430s and 1440s. A bronze statue of Gutenberg, the work of sculptor David d'Angers, has stood in the centre of the square since 1840.[1] The square was formerly named the Place Saint-Martin.[2]

Former namePlace Saint-Martin
LocationStrasbourg, Alsace, France
Coordinates48.581333°N 7.748415°E / 48.581333; 7.748415
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Place Gutenberg
Pictured in 2013, looking southwest, with the statue of Johannes Gutenberg in the centre
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Former namePlace Saint-Martin
NamesakeJohannes Gutenberg
LocationStrasbourg, Alsace, France
Coordinates48.581333°N 7.748415°E / 48.581333; 7.748415
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The annual Fête des Imprimeurs, which showcases the trades which involve bookmaking, takes places in the square.[3]

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