Venetian Armenian Printing Presses

The most flourishing period of Venetian Armenians was in the 16^th and 17^th century, especially when Julfa and New Julfa merchants were based in the city. During the same period, Venice also become one of the most important Armenian publishing centres. It was in Venice (1512) that the first Armenian book was published—by Hagop Meghabard. Until the founding of the Mekhiterists’ printing press in San Lazzaro, there were 19 Armenian printing presses in Venice.

The most flourishing period of Venetian Armenians was in the 16^th and 17^th century, especially when Julfa and New Julfa merchants were based in the city. During the same period, Venice also become one of the most important Armenian publishing centres. It was in Venice (1512) that the first Armenian book was published—by Hagop Meghabard. Until the founding of the Mekhiterists’ printing press in San Lazzaro, there were 19 Armenian printing presses in Venice.