Apart from the stunning exhibits, visitors also have the opportunity to see some rare books that date back to the 16th century and also several original publications of Cretan newspapers from 1890 till present. Apart from all these, you can also admire a variety of other items, such as seals, banknotes and stamps.
The museum also houses a library where you can find Cretan books and magazines, published over the last five decades. Known as the Cretologic Library, you will also find some maps and old calendars there. During some guided tours, you will even see some of these impressive machines in action. The Typography Museum is only accessible by appointment. No public transport goes there, so you will need a private car to access the museum.
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The Typography Museum of Chania Crete: The Typography museum in Chania Crete is located in the Park of Local Industries, close to Souda village. Created due to the efforts of the journalist Giannis Garedakis and the local newspaper "Haniotika Nea", the museum official opened to the public in 2005. A unique concept, the Typography Museum contains an impressive collection of devices which consisted an integral part of the development of typography, right from the latter half of the 19th century till today.
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