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Strasbourg in Bas-Rhin, Alsace, Lorraine, Champagne-Ardenne, France — Western Europe
 

La Place Gutenberg

 
 
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Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 18, 2024
1. La Place Gutenberg Marker
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La place Gutenberg a joué un rôle majeur dans la vie politique et économique de la cité, du Moyen Age à la Révolution. En effet, elle concentrait les principaux lieux de pouvoir de la ville libre la Monnaie, la chancellerie et l'hôtel de ville - Pfalz -, aujourd'hui disparus. En 1529, la destruction de l'église Saint-Martin permet d'agrandir la place. Le Neubau, extension de la Pfalz, est construit entre 1583 et 1585. Il abrite aujourd'hui la chambre de commerce et d'industrie. La place prend son appellation actuelle en 1840, lors de l'inauguration de la statue de Gutenberg par David d'Angers.

Der Gutenbergplatz spielte eine wichtige Rolle im politischen und wirtschaftlichen Leben der Stadt vom Mittelalter bis zur Revolution. Tatsächlich waren hier die wichtigsten Machtplätze der freien Stadt versammelt: die Münzprägeanstalt, das Kanzleigericht und das Rathaus die Pfalz, die heute nicht mehr vorhanden sind. Der Abriss der Sankt Martinskirche ermöglichte die Vergrößerung des Platzes. Der Neubau wurde zwischen 1583 und 1585 als Erweiterung der Pfalz errichtet. Heute befindet sich hier die Industrie- und Handelskammer. Der Platz erhielt 1840 seinen heutigen Namen, als David d'Angers die Gutenberg-Statue einweihte.

Place Gutenberg was one of the city's political and economic power centres, from the Middle
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Ages right up to the Revolution. Its importance was underlined by the buildings surrounded it, which included the Monnaie (mint), the Chancellery and the Pfalz, or Town hall, none of which exist today. In 1529, St. Martin's Church was pulled down to make way for the expansion of the square. The Neubau, the extension of the Pfalz, was built between 1583 and 1585 and today houses the Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The square took on its current name in 1840, with the inauguration of David d'Angers' statue of Gutenberg.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: ArchitectureNotable PlacesSettlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1529.
 
Location. 48° 34.872′ N, 7° 44.932′ E. Marker is in Strasbourg, Grand Est (Alsace, Lorraine, Champagne-Ardenne), in Bas-Rhin. It is on Place Gutenberg. Marker is on the southeastern corner of the plaza. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Strasbourg, Grand Est 67000, France. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony, the Roman Empire, and specifically the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 5 Place du Chateau (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Maison de l'Œuvre Notre-Dame (about 180 meters away); La Maison de l’Œuvre Notre-Dame (about 180 meters away); Le Palais Rohan (about 210 meters away); 500 Ans de Vie Universitaire a Strasbourg
La Place Gutenberg Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 18, 2024
2. La Place Gutenberg Marker
(approx. 0.3 kilometers away); La Place Kléber (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Grande-Île et Neustadt (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); La Cour du Corbeau (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Strasbourg.
 
La Place Gutenberg Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 18, 2024
3. La Place Gutenberg Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 11, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 153 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on January 11, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.
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