Museo del Libro

The Museo del Libro occupies several rooms in Palazzo Caputi and displays collections related to book history and preservation techniques across different centuries. The exhibition includes objects that document various phases of book production and how texts were maintained.

The museum is located in the ancient city center of Ruvo di Puglia, which became a trade center during the Roman Empire along the Via Traiana. Its position in a historic palazzo connects the town's local importance with its role in preserving written and literary heritage.

The museum displays manuscripts and printed works that show how writing and printing developed in southern Italy. You can see how books and their production methods changed through different periods.

The museum is fully accessible to wheelchair users and provides an adapted environment for all visitors. Plan to spend enough time to explore the exhibition rooms at a leisurely pace, especially if you want to examine the details of the displayed objects carefully.

The museum displays often overlooked binding and papermaking techniques that were common for centuries. These craft processes help visitors understand the practical work behind book production.

Location: Ruvo di Puglia

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Part of: Palazzo Caputi

Address: Via Alcide De' Gasperi 26, 70037 Ruvo di Puglia

GPS coordinates: 41.11631,16.48480

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:03