diff --git a/gramps/gui/editors/editplace.py b/gramps/gui/editors/editplace.py
index d19d9c542..eaecdc397 100644
--- a/gramps/gui/editors/editplace.py
+++ b/gramps/gui/editors/editplace.py
@@ -249,13 +249,6 @@ class EditPlace(EditPrimary):
             self.ok_button.set_sensitive(True)
             return
 
-        if self.obj.get_title().strip() == '':
-            msg1 = _("Cannot save location. Title not entered.")
-            msg2 = _("You must enter a title before saving.") 
-            ErrorDialog(msg1, msg2)
-            self.ok_button.set_sensitive(True)
-            return
-
         if self.obj.get_name().strip() == '':
             msg1 = _("Cannot save location. Name not entered.")
             msg2 = _("You must enter a name before saving.")