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Valley of the Paper Mills
Valley of the Paper Mills
This is the final part of the Toscolano valley which can be reached taking the road to Gaino and bearing left before the road climbs the hill. For centuries this area was the site of paper mills, forges and engraving shops, and there are still many businesses here. As the surroundings and countryside are quite beautiful, the Lombardy Region, in cooperation with local governments and Communità Montana dell'Alto Garda, has introduced a project for restoration of the buildings in the valley.
Toscolano Maderno: Paper-Mill Valley, Opening times
The ancient Paper route - Along what is still known as the "Valley of the Paper-mills", the paper industry in Toscolano flourished as early as the 14th century. The paper was taken across Lake Garda to Verona, down the Adige River and up the Adriatic Sea to Venice. Due to the quality of its product, Toscolano gradually became one of the most famous centers in Italy, almost equal to Fabriano. Gabriele di Pietro introduced the first print shops in Cecina and Messaga.
The Bible which Martin Luther used for his translation into German was printed there in 1487. Some of the most famous printers who worked in Toscolano during the first half of the 16th century were Paganino and Alessandro Paganini.
Opening times:
March - June, Saturday and Sunday
10:oo - 12:oo / 15:oo - 17:oo
1st July - 20th September, from Tuesday to Sunday
10:oo - 12:oo / 15:oo - 18:oo
22nd September - 1st November, Saturday and Sunday
15:oo - 17:oo
The Museum is always open during bank holidays.
From 2nd November to 1st March 2010 only by advanced booking.
For information and bookings:
tel. 0365 546023 - tel. 0365 641050
info@valledellecartiere.org
www.valledellecartiere.org
