Because the invention and promotion of Gutenberg printing brought prosperity to Strasbourg, the square was built and named after Gutenberg to commemorate this historic invention.
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Gutenberg Square is located in the center of the Big Island. The square is named after Johannes Gutenberg, who invented typography in the West. There is a statue of Gutenberg on the square. The invention of printing brought prosperity to Strasbourg, which was one of the centers of European publishing in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries.
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Because the invention and promotion of Gutenberg printing brought prosperity to Strasbourg, the square was built and named after Gutenberg to commemorate this historic invention.
The square is located on the central island of Strasbourg, an area that was once the early European printing center, and now has not only ancient buildings around it, but also many luxury shops.
The square has a very historic significance, and one of the key turning points in the global knowledge revolution was the invention of Gutenberg printing, which started in this place. The square is worth visiting.
Gutenberg Square is located in the central island of Strasbourg. It is named Gutenberg, which initiated letterpress printing in Ming Dynasty. In the middle of the square stands a bronze statue of Gutenberg. The old German houses around it are very beautiful. There are many cafes and restaurants. A very leisurely square is worth visiting.
Strasbourg, the capital of Alsace, France, has been occupied by France and Germany for many times in history. The urban architecture has obvious German characteristics. The "last lesson" that he learned while reading took place in this city. He chose the last French lesson that France ceded Alsace and Lorraine to the German historical background. He was deeply impressed by the sentence "He turned to the blackboard, picked up a piece of chalk, and with all his strength, wrote a few big words "Long live France". Gutenberg Square is less than 200 meters west of Strasbourg Cathedral, named after Gutenberg, who invented letterpress. The square is small, surrounded by colourful buildings and many street performers. After visiting the cathedral, you can stroll around it. It's also very comfortable.
Gutenberg Square is a garden square. The buildings around it are somewhat similar to the traditional buildings in Switzerland. The square is full of flowers, and the fountain sculpture decorates it beautifully and elegantly. It is a very worthwhile place to walk.