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National Antique Book and Print Fair in Città di Castello

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The 26th edition of the event dedicated to book collecting will be held in Città di Castello within the historic halls of Palazzo Vitelli a Sant'Egidio.

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Città di Castello, Piazza Venanzio Gabriotti
from 04/09/2026 to 06/09/2026
National Antique Book and Print Fair in Città di Castello

Editorial excellence in Città di Castello

From September 4th to 6th, 2026, the city of Città di Castello will host the 26th edition of the National Antique Book and Antique Print Fair. The event stands as one of the most authoritative reference points in the Italian landscape for the preservation and dissemination of typographical culture, attracting scholars, bibliophiles, and collectors from across the country.

The historical context

The event finds its ideal venue at Palazzo Vitelli a Sant'Egidio, an architectural complex that represents one of the most significant examples of the Umbrian Renaissance. The palace, once the residence of the noble Vitelli family, offers with its spacious frescoed halls and perspective design a context of high historical and artistic prestige, establishing a direct dialogue with the exhibited material, consisting of fine volumes, engravings, and rare paper documents.

A journey through printing treasures

The exhibition route winds through a curated selection of antique volumes, vintage prints, and manuscripts that bear witness to the evolution of graphic and literary techniques over the centuries. The exhibitors present offer visitors the chance to see up close editions that have marked the history of printing, providing technical and historical insights into the works on display. The initiative confirms the vocation of Città di Castello, historically known as the City of the Book, in promoting the conservation of paper heritage.

Logistics and accessibility

The event takes place with continuous hours. On September 5th and 6th, opening hours for the public are from 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM. On the opening day, scheduled for September 4th, access will be granted starting from 1:00 PM. Admission to the exhibition is free, allowing for broad participation from a diverse audience interested in both academic research and simple curiosity toward collectibles. The halls of Palazzo Vitelli will welcome visitors for the entire duration of the event, offering a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the Italian typographical tradition.

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