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- Italian
You will discover the ancient traditions of papermakers in the place where the first book was printed in Italy and you will have the opportunity to participate in interactive workshops, create the paper with your own hands and take home unique and personalized souvenirs.
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Park at the Parking lot of Via Carlo Alberto dalla Chiesa. Walk along Baden powell street along the River Aniene. Pass under the Sant'Antonio Bridge and enter inside the village. Turn right into Largo dei Martiri di Cicchetti and arrive in via degli Opifici snc.
What to expect
Set out to discover the origins of papermaking inside the Borgo dei Cartai of Subiaco. Explore the ancient traditions of papermaking: a master papermaker will guide you throughout the Museum, located inside the Borgo dei Cartai in Subiaco. In its rooms there are faithful reproductions of the original machinery of 1500. You will learn ancient techniques of cellulose extraction and paper sheet production, and you will have the opportunity to observe the mechanisms of Gutenberg printing. After the visit, you will be able to put into practice with your own hands all the information received with our laboratories:
-"Create your own sheet of paper": Make your own sheet of paper with your own hands following step by step the ancient technique that begins with the transformation of cellulose dough.
-"Mobile type printing": Learn how the mechanism invented by Gutenberg in 1450 works and print with movable type whatever you want.
-"Binding: bind your book": Learn to bind a book with paper produced inside the museum as it was done in the 1400s.
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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