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Gutenberg Museum


Gutenberg Museum
5 Liebfrauenplats
55116 Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate
Germany
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“Gutenberg Museum” Frommer's
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Located in the hometown of Johannes Gutenberg, the founder of the printing press, this museum displays a recreation of his original printing press and...... more » Located in the hometown of Johannes Gutenberg, the founder of the printing press, this museum displays a recreation of his original printing press and a collection of other exhibits. « less
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Attraction type: History museum, Specialty museum
Address: 5 Liebfrauenplats 55116 Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate
Germany
Tel: 06131-232-955

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“The Holy Grail For Compositors”
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5 of 5 stars
wardleywanderer   1 contribution
Tyneside
Mar 1, 2008
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While staying at Rudesheim I simply had to visit the Gutenberg Museum in Mainz. We went by local rail link from Rudesheim to Mainz. The Museum is a MUST for any time-served Compositors. The sight of a Gutenberg Bible in its nuclear bomb-proof room was most impressive! The whole museum was a worthwhile trip and the city centre is traffic-free... more

“Worth The Effort Despite Not Being English Friendly”
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4 of 5 stars
MobileResident   108 contributions
Mobile,AL
Oct 13, 2007
3
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This museum in the heart of Mainz is a must see for those interested in the history of the Reformation and the impact that bringing the Bible to the population at large had on this movement. Just being able to view a genuine Gutenberg Bible is worth the effort but they also have an area downstairs where you can watch... more

“Had great potential if it was in English!”
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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Jan 27, 2006
6
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I was very excited to be going to this museum and seeing the Gutenberg bible and the replica of his press. The museum was large and had a huge collection of pre-press books and handmade books from before the 14th Century, press-printed books, miniature books, a binding display, an Asian printing display, a history of Mainz display and on and... more

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5 Liebfrauenplats, 55116 Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Tel: 06131-232-955