Archive
“The Blessed Sacrament is best not given to masks”
A document that dates back to 1943 reveals the Duomo’s rules to preserve its decorum
Archive and Library
The Archive and Library preserve the documentary and book heritage that the Veneranda Fabbrica has produced and collected in more than six hundred years of history in the course of its activities.
Info and Accessibility
The Archives and Library of the Veneranda Fabbrica are located in Piazza Duomo, 20.
Both are accessible for consultation from Tuesday to Friday, from 9.30 am to 5.30 pm by appointment only, by writing to the email address: archivio@duomomilano.it
Annals
The Annals are a collection of volumes that trace the history of the Fabbrica del Duomo from 1387 to 1875. The six volumes published so far are available online in searchable and downloadable PDF format, accompanied by indexes and appendices guiding users in their searches in this rich depository of information.
Heritage
The variety of the archival heritage preserved in the Archives of the Veneranda Fabbrica reflects the complex history of the institution. In addition to accounting records, minutes of meetings and payment orders, there is also a rich photographic archive, a collection of drawings and the archive of the Music Chapel. This material, together with the publications kept in the library, provide a complete overview not only of the history of the Duomo, but of the entire city of Milan.
