15th-century church in Naples becomes printing museum

The former church of Santa Maria della Vittoria and Santissima Trinità in Naples, known as the 'church of typographers,' has reopened as a museum dedicated to printing. The 15th-century chapel, which risked remaining an abandoned ruin in the historic center, was restored thanks to a crowdfunding campaign promoted by Neapolitan printer Carmine Cervone. The museum opened in January 2025 and features antique printing presses from around the world, including three functioning 19th-century machines that demonstrate how books and newspapers were printed. The restoration was funded by hundreds of people, including foreign tourists, and a €20,000 grant from Pio Monte della Misericordia. Architect Pasquale Raffa carried out the restoration pro bono, with collaboration from professors, students, and volunteers. The museum aims to be an interactive space where history, art, and tradition meet, displaying machinery and historical documents while organizing workshops to teach younger generations the value of printing.