Place Gutenberg
 Pictured in 2013, looking southwest, with the statue of Johannes Gutenberg in the centre | |
 Interactive map of Place Gutenberg | |
| Former name | Place Saint-Martin |
|---|---|
| Namesake | Johannes Gutenberg |
| Location | Strasbourg, Alsace, France |
| Coordinates | 48°34′53″N 7°44′54″E / 48.581333°N 7.748415°E |
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]
The annual Fête des Imprimeurs, which showcases the trades which involve bookmaking, takes places in the square.[3]
References
[edit]- ↑ Blades, William (1883). Numismata typographica; or, The medallic history of printing. "Printers' Register" Office. p. 45.
- ↑ "Place Gutenberg". int.strasbourg.eu. Retrieved 2026-02-09.
- ↑ Sherwood, Seth (2024-06-10). "Strasbourg for Book Lovers". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2026-02-09.
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