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GUIDED TOURS

The history of writing

An exciting narration of a magical place that was destined to speak of writing, and its history from past to present. An exploration of written script and humankind’s ability to leave its unmistakeable mark. Themed itineraries for children and teens, from infant school through to secondary school age.

Aurora Pen Factory

It takes two years, and more than 200 stage of production, to make an Aurora pen. These fountain pens have passed through the hands of millions of Italians, and embody the craftsmanship, timeless elegance and exceptional quality of “Made in Italy”. Come and see how a legend is created!
You can visit the factory from Monday to Friday between 8.00 and 12.30 p.m. or from 1.30 – 5.00 p.m.
La visita agli ambienti produttivi si può effettuare dal lunedì al venerdì, dalle 8.00 alle 12.30 e dalle 13.30 alle 17.00.

THEMED VISITS

Here the paths meet to form a single space: each itinerary offers an exciting, engaging experience tailored to suit the age of the visitors. Which will you choose?

SIGNS AND SYMBOLS

Shapes, colours, lines, dots, gestures, smells, sounds, materials and visions. We live in a world of symbols in which everything speaks. All you have to do is listen! A visual, tactile discovery of the thousand dimensions of signs and symbols in our everyday lives.

SEGUI LA STORIA DEL SEGNO

Un’invenzione fantastica, che ha cambiato per sempre l’uomo: dalle radici della scrittura, le forme ancestrali, i primi strumenti scrittori e le forme raffinate delle scritture antiche, alla civiltà della stampa e del digitale.

THE HISTORY OF WRITING

Writing is a fantastic invention that has changed our lives for ever. From the origins of written signs and ancient forms of writing, you’ll discover early writing instruments and ancient forms of pencraft, before reaching industrialisation, printing and the digital world.

For info and bookings, contact: info@officinadellascrittura.it / +39 011 034.30.90