Johannes Gutenberg, the inventor of the modern letterpress, is the most popular son of the city Mainz. In the 15th century he revolutionated the conventional and complex methods of the book production with moveable lettering, printing press and ink. This milestone democratised the transfer of knowledge and the access to education. So it's no wonder that they arrange the annual johannis night, a creative city feast with numerous events, to honor him!
What other tracks did the 'Man of the Millennium' leave in his hometown? Find out exactly that while walking through Mainz for example with a Gutenberg costume tour or with you mobile phone and VR glasses! The humongous Gutenberg memorial is a magnet for the urban bustle that you can wonderfully observe. In the direct neighborhood of the cathedral in Mainz waits the exciting world of printing, books and writing in the Gutenberg museum to be discovered. View the Gutenberg bible, the most valuable work of printing history, with your own eyes! In the printing shop of tthe museum you can then learn the printing trade under expert guidance and produce your own print works.
