Study

The Capitolare of Verona is an institution famous for the antiquity and preciousness of its more than 1,200 manuscripts: palaeographer Elias Avery Lowe (1879-1969) called it 'the queen of ecclesiastical collections'. Thousands of printed texts of rare and valuable editions further enrich the collection, which is complemented by contemporary texts on history, palaeography, codicology, art history, and other disciplines that are fundamental to the study of these works. In addition to manuscripts and printed texts, there is a rich archive attesting to the activity of the Canons of Verona over the centuries, to which are added funds donated by private individuals and organisations.

One of the cornerstones of the Foundation's mission is precisely to encourage the study and analysis of these collections.

Scientific research in fact represents the first form of valorisation of the heritage, enabling its correct interpretation, and passing on knowledge. To pursue this objective, our Consultation Room is open to scholars and researchers from all over the world: an exclusively dedicated area where they can carry out investigations and research on the documents of the Capitolare, with the support of our staff.

OUR SERVICES

- reference, consultation and room service;
- photocopying service, both for study purposes and for publications, to be requested using the appropriate forms on the premises or by requesting them from info@bibliotecacapitolare.it
- photocopying service for modern publications, in compliance with current legislation;
- Wi-Fi internet
- cloakroom.

PROJECTS

The Biblioteca Capitolare is part of Polo delle Biblioteche Ecclesiastiche (PBE).

Among the projects in process:
Manus Online
IUS ILLUMINATUM
Bernstein Project

CONSULTATION ROOM

To access the Study Area, users must observe and accept the Regulations of the Capitolare Library and Archives.

The Room is accessible from Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Entrance from Piazza Duomo n. 13.

Reservation, to be made by e-mail, is compulsory as seating is limited.

Consultation room closure days 2025
- Monday, 8 December 2025
- from 22 December 2025 to 6 January 2026 - Christmas closure