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Libraries & Cultural History Archives

Vatican Apostolic Library

Vatican City

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Online collection

What you can explore

High-resolution views of centuries-old handwritten religious codices and manuscripts, opened up through the Vatican Library’s official digital manuscript portal.

A browsable online collection or digital galleries — view high-resolution items, but there is no full walk-through.

Open official virtual tour

The link opens the official Vatican Apostolic Library page on the institution’s own website or its verified Google Arts & Culture partner page.

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