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plantin moretus museum


The Plantin-Moretus Museum, nestled in the heart of Antwerp, Belgium, is a unique testament to the rich history of printing. It stands as the only museum in the world that is a UNESCO World Heritage site, celebrating the legacy of the 16th-century printing pioneers Christophe Plantin and Jan Moretus. Visitors can explore the original family home and printing workshop, marvel at the two oldest surviving printing presses in the world, and peruse a collection of over 30,000 old books and manuscripts. This museum not only preserves the tangible artifacts of early printing but also encapsulates the spirit of an era that revolutionized the dissemination of knowledge.