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The self-guided tour includes access to the monumental hall and the new exhibition spaces where ancient books, paintings and other objects belonging to the collections of the Chapter of Canons will be on display.  

People with mobility disabilities are kindly requested to contact us before purchasing tickets as the itinerary is not fully accessible.

Reservation is mandatory for groups made of 6 people or more, and for gruops accompanied by a licensed guide. 

Summer hours (March 30, 2026 - October 23, 2026): daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (last admission 5:30 PM, closed Wednesdays)
Winter hours (October 24, 2026 - March 28, 2027): daily from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM (last admission 5:00 PM, closed Wednesdays)

Temporary variations to the opening hours:

- Thursday, October 15th, closing at 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM)
- Friday, October 16th, closing at 4:30 PM (last entry at 4:00 PM)

- Thursday, November 12th, closing at 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM)

- Thursday, November 26th, closing at 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM)

- Sunday, December 20th, CLOSED ALL DAY 

A special visit in which will be Monsignor Bruno Fasani, Prefect of the Capitolare, the charismatic guide who will accompany you on an exciting journey, to discover the thousand-year history of the Chapter and the city of Verona.

People with mobility disabilities are kindly requested to contact us before purchasing tickets as the itinerary is not fully accessible.

The visit starts from the canonical cloister, and then moves to the Library, with its majestic monumental hall recently restored.

The last part of the route includes the exhibition of some original manuscripts and printed texts, which can be admired closely.

Important information and cancellation policy

People with mobility disabilities are kindly requested to contact us before purchasing tickets as the itinerary is not fully accessible.

The guided tour will operate with a minimum of 10 participants. If the minimum number is not reached by 5:00 PM the day before the tour, participants will be notified and tickets will be refunded.

A themed tour offering an in-depth look at the life of Scipione Maffei (1675–1755), a versatile intellectual whose story is closely linked to the Biblioteca Capitolare. He was responsible for the rediscovery and study of precious manuscripts believed to have been lost, as well as for donating his collection of Greek, Latin and vernacular manuscripts.

During the guided tour, which serves as a preview of the temporary exhibition opening on October 1st, visitors will have the opportunity to admire up close a selection of precious manuscripts and early printed editions.

Four thematic events combining the heritage of the Biblioteca Capitolare with a sensory experience.

Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 5:30 PM
Gazes toward the Sky: Reading the Universe Between Books and Stars
In collaboration with Circolo Astrofili Veronesi

Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 5:30 PM
The Mark and the Word: Stories and Forms of Writing
In collaboration with Ewan Clayton

Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 5:30 PM
Stories of Cocoa: Journeys Through Pages, Aromas, and Flavors
In collaboration with Exquisita

Thursday, November 26, 2026, at 5:30 PM
The Color Factory: Pigments, Recipes, and Techniques of Medieval Illumination
In collaboration with Dolci Colori