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Plantin-Moretus Museum · Antique Book Tourism

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Plantin-Moretus Museum · Antique Book Tourism

The only museum in the world listed for both its building and collections, this 16th-century printing house contains two of the oldest surviving printing presses and thousands of copper plates. The library preserves books printed by Christophe Plantin including polyglot Bibles and botanical works. Visitors can trace the complete history of book production from manuscript to printed page in authentically preserved workshops.

Destination Overview

UNESCO-listed printing museum preserving a 16th-century printing house with original presses, type, and rare editions from the golden age of printing.

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Best season
year-round
Difficulty
easy
Region
Belgium, Antwerp

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