“The origin of the Monza archive is that of all such collections existing in religious corporations: the opportunity to preserve legal evidence of valuable rights and the need to treasure the knowledge entrusted to the book”.
Thus, among his notes, Cesare Aguilhon, a priest and writer who in the second half of the last century devoted himself to enriching the memories of Monza.
Also the Historical Archive, with its precious documents that accurately and concretely reconstruct the history of the territory, has suffered the same vicissitudes as all the heritage of the Cathedral: transfers and robberies have weighed on its integrity, But fortunately they did not undermine its value.
How to consult
It is possible to consult the heritage of the Historical Archive of the Cathedral of Monza only by appointment and prior authorization of the Management.
Send an email to: [email protected] specifying in detail the document being consulted and the current study, the applicant’s data/contacts.
Regulation:
Access is allowed only with the assistance of staff and after depositing bags, backpacks, cameras, cellphones, drinks and food. It is not possible to take pictures or videos.
This material will be provided – when possible – directly from the Archives.
Users admitted to the archive: academics, scholars.
