The House Under Gutenberg - a Baroque Trace of Printing in Skarszewy

The House Under Gutenberg is a Baroque building from the second half of the 19th century, whose history is connected with printing. For many years, a printing press operated within its walls, where books were created, including those about the history of Skarszewy, as well as local publications such as the "Dziennik Skarszewski" newspaper. The building's facade delights with its preserved Baroque elevation, in which a medallion depicting presumably Johannes Gutenberg, considered the father of printing, is placed. Above one of the windows, a full-plastic female head is visible, and the windows are adorned with concave-convex bands with plant ornaments. A characteristic element of the facade is a balcony on the first floor with an openwork balustrade, which adds lightness and elegance to the building. The House Under Gutenberg, a two-story building with a low attic, is now a testament to the historical significance of printing in Skarszewy. The front elevation, with its distinct decorative accents, recalls the centuries-old tradition and local cultural heritage.