The Bookbindery
Maria's Historical Home
Palazzo Marigliano
By M’s workshop is housed in a traditional Neapolitan bookbindery located in Palazzo
Marigliano, Maria’s historical family home.
Palazzo Marigliano, a stunning Renaissance palace, was built in the early 16th century
(1512) in the historic heart of Naples, on the ancient Via San Biagio dei Librai – which is
Italian for “The Street of Book Sellers”.
History dating back to the
16th Century
Designed by Giovanni Francesco Mormando, Palazzo Marigliano is an architectural gem
that exhibits an elegant facade, a beautiful courtyard with a double-ramp staircase, and
intriguing historical details.
Originally commissioned by Bartolomeo di Capua, Prince of Riccia, the palace has
witnessed centuries of Neapolitan history. It has been the home of noble families,
including the Counts of Saponara and the Marigliano family, and its walls hold the
secrets of the 1701 Macchia conspiracy.
Walking through the atrium, visitors can admire two particular inscriptions: one of them
commemorates Costanza di Chiaromonte, wife of King Ladislaus of Durazzo and Prince
Andrea di Capua; the other illustrates the fascinating story of the Macchia conspiracy.
The City
of Naples
The city of Naples has a very long tradition in bookbinding. In the 17th century, the
town’s flourishing intellectual circles attracted book merchants from all over Europe.
a Renaissance Recognized
Historical Monument
The Palazzo is a national historical monument, recognized as the best sample of
Renaissance architecture in Naples. It is a testament to Naples' rich history and provides
an unmissable experience and journey through time for history lovers and architecture
enthusiasts. You can read more about it on Wikipedia here.
Transition in time
By M. Bookbindery
Today, the Palazzo Capua Marigliano is the bookbindery where all the exquisite By M.
collection of clutches are minutely handcrafted by our Italian team of artisans, using the
original, 16th century techniques of bookbinding, leather colouring, stamping and restoration.
Read more about the art of book-binding here.
