The Gutenberg memorial statue erected here in this prominent location was unveiled by the Mainzer in 1837. The larger-than-life-sized bronze statue was designed by the Danish sculptor Bertil Thorvbaldsen whose disciple H.W. Bissen cast the work. It shows the great inventor in a typical pose, commanding respect, with his Bible and his printing type in hand. In May 2008 the statue has been removed for restoration.
Going on the right hand side past the Mainz State Theatre, you will come straight-away to the Old University.