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Tip of the day 06/02 – Personalities about Typography on athenian streets

Tip of the day 06/02 – Personalities about Typography on athenian streets 750 550 Cloudkeys

Johannes Gutenberg, known in Greece as John Gutenberg was the German inventor of  printing, born on 1398 and died on February 3rd of 1468.

If you are a vivliophile person and you love visiting bookshops and libraries during your trips, here is another one you should put in your list in Athens. There is a bookshop that took its name from Gutenberg and it is located in the heart of Athens, in Kolonaki area (37, Didotou Street) where you could make a visit to see its atmosphere or attend a meeting with a writer which are often organized at its loft, but also wander around the area where you will find many bookshops around, as it is an area known for the printing companies and bookshops.

Aldus Manutius, the Italian printer who preserved much of ancient Greek literature, born on 1449 and died like today on 1515 is also a well known personality who has his own street in Athens. And you can  even stay in this street if you  are looking for an apartment for your upcoming trip to  Athens. It’s Newly Renovated Loft on the number 18 of the street in Ampelokipi area, few  steps away from metro station. Don’t forget to have your book with you to relax at the beautiful  balcony of the apartment on sunny days.

If you still interested in visiting bookshops and have a peaceful moment reading your book in  Athens before return in the dazzling city, check also this tip with more wonderful book cafes in Athens