Mainz, Germany: Gutenberg Museum
Johannes Gutenberg, a German goldsmith, printer, inventor and who is widely regarded as the father of movable-type printing press, was born, lived and died in the charming city of Mainz. His invention of movable-type printing press around 1450 revolutionized the publishing industry. Until the 15th century, the duplication of text was very complex and slow and expensive because they were mostly written by hand. The Gutenberg Museum is a must-see when in town no matter how much or how little your interest is in printing. It attracts over 140,000 annual visitors to explore the history of printing, book art, and typography. In November when we visited it was operating from an interim location at the Natural History Museum and some selected items are displayed in the rooms of the former Poor Clares Monastery next door until the new location is completed. One ticket price, visit two museums. Good deal. The last paragraph says: "It is, however, not known what Gutenberg l...
