Via delle Cartiere 23 84011 Amalfi SA Italia
The Paper Museum is housed in an ancient medieval paper mill in Amalfi. It recounts the historic tradition of producing the famous Amalfi paper through original machinery, historical documents, and live artisan demonstrations.
The Paper Museum is one of Amalfi's most distinctive cultural sites, showcasing one of the city's most important artisanal traditions: the production of the famous handmade Amalfi paper. The museum is housed in an ancient medieval paper mill in the Valle dei Mulini (Valley of the Mills), an area rich in waterways that once fueled the production activities of the Maritime Republic of Amalfi.
Papermaking in Amalfi has ancient origins, developing between the 12th and 13th centuries thanks to trade with the Arab and Eastern worlds. Over time, Amalfi paper became renowned for its quality and was used for official documents, notarial deeds, and valuable correspondence.
The museum preserves ancient machinery, presses, tools, and vats used for artisanal papermaking, many of which are still in working order. During the visit, you can watch live demonstrations of traditional papermaking techniques, demonstrating the various stages of handmade papermaking.
The site retains the authentic atmosphere of the ancient paper mill, with stone structures, water channels, and original production spaces that allow visitors to understand the connection between the local area and this historic craft. Today, the Paper Museum represents an important testimony to Amalfi's economic and cultural history and is one of the most interesting attractions for those wishing to learn about local traditions as well as the Amalfi Coast's scenic heritage.