The two oldest printing presses
The article discusses the two oldest wooden printing presses in the world, located in a well-preserved 16th-century printing house. The workshop is bustling with activity, producing 1,250 sheets daily with the help of over 50 workers. This historical site offers a glimpse into the past of printing technology.
- ▪The printing workshop produces 1,250 sheets daily.
- ▪More than 50 workers are involved in the operation.
- ▪The two oldest wooden printing presses are housed in this 16th-century printing house.
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The printing workshopWhat a hive of activity! Day after day, 1,250 sheets rolled off the presses, while more than 50 workers kept everything running. You can almost see it happening, because the 16th-century printing house has remained almost completely intact. Did you know that the two oldest wooden printing presses in the world are housed here?Read more
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