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Plantin-Moretus Museum

A Renaissance printing house with historic printing presses on display.

UNESCO World Heritage Paid entry about 1.5 h

For storytellers

Why Plantin-Moretus Museum matters

This was the home and workshop of the printer Christophe Plantin and his heirs, and it's now a museum with historic printing presses, rare books and a lovely courtyard. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a joy for book lovers.

Talking points

  • It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Historic printing presses are on display.
  • The courtyard is beautiful.

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