Museum of Typography, Souda

Name: Museum of Typography
Address: Βιοτεχνικό Πάρκο Χανίων, Σούδα, Souda, Greece
Telephone: +30 2821 080090

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The Museum of Typography is a Greek museum of typography and printing located near Chania, Crete, at the Industrial Park of Souda. It was founded by Yannis Garedakis, owner and founder of the local newspaper Haniotika Nea, and his wife Eleni Garedakis. The museum started as a small private collection next to the newspaper’s printing facilities and first opened its doors to the public in 2005. ()

Coordinates: 35°28'48"N, 24°3'58"E

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Βιοτεχνικό Πάρκο Χανίων, ΣούδαSouda Greece

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+30 2821 080090

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