Fondazione Biblioteca Capitolare di Verona

Where knowledge meets emotion.

The first page of our history was written over 1500 years ago. To write the pages to come, we want to share our extraordinary knowledge. Creating a place where we contemplate the ancient to generate the future.

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Thu 15 October 2026

Hours 17:30

Entrance fee

by reservation

An Encounter with the Senses

New dates, new experiences

The ‘Encounter with the Senses’ series of events is back, featuring new experiences ranging from stargazing and history to writing techniques, chocolate tastings and the secrets of pigments.

The treasures of the Capitolare

More than 1,200 manuscripts, including works unique in the world

The Capitolare holds a collection of over 1200 manuscripts, including works that are unique in the world. Among its shelves we can trace texts from the most diverse disciplines: theology, law, poetry, philosophy, astronomy, medicine, botany, history and numerous other sciences. This variety testifies to the happy encounter and mutual integration and contamination of religious and secular knowledge... Keep reading

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EVENTI

Entrance fee

by reservation

The Rediscovered Library. Scipione Maffei, a scholar and his legacy

New temporary exhibition and themed tour dedicated to Scipione Maffei

From 1 October, a new exhibition will explore the wide-ranging interests of the Veronese scholar Scipione Maffei and his close connection with the Biblioteca Capitolare.

On Wednesday 30 September at 5.30 pm, there will be a special themed tour offering a preview of the exhibition and the chance to view the books up close.

Looking up at the sky. Reading the universe through manuscripts and the stars

Temporary exhibition from 2 July to 29 September 2026

A journey through the centuries to explore how humanity has observed, imagined and interpreted the cosmos, through the prism of science, faith, philosophy and the quest for knowledge.

Educational tours for schools

Guided tours and workshops

Dedicated tours for primary and secondary schools for the 2025/2026 school year.

A walk with the Prefect (Italian)

An exciting journey, guided by Msgr. Bruno Fasani

Every month we organise the ‘Walk with the Prefect’, our best-selling event. A special visit in which Monsignor Bruno Fasani, Prefect of the Capitolare, will be the charismatic guide who will take you on an exciting journey to discover the millennial history of the Capitolare and of the city of Verona. ... Keep reading

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