Internationales Zeitungsmuseum (International Newspaper Museum), Aachen

Internationales Zeitungsmuseum (International Newspaper Museum), Aachen

Situated near the Aachen marketplace, International Newspaper Museum is dedicated to the newspaper world and press history and was founded by Oskar von Forckenbeck. This unique museum on Pontstraße will impress you by its rich collection of related exhibits, which includes more than 200.000 German and international issues. Here you will find historical publications, old documents and other press products. Make a historical journey and find out more about the newspaper world from its early days to the present.

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Sight Name: Internationales Zeitungsmuseum (International Newspaper Museum)
Sight Location: Aachen, Germany (See walking tours in Aachen)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery

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