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Virchow Bibliothek

The (Virchow Library) refers to two distinct but deeply intertwined entities: the historical private collection of the legendary pathologist Rudolf Virchow and the modern central medical library at the Campus Virchow-Klinikum of the Charité in Berlin.

. Often referred to in relation to its campus name, it serves as a modern academic center for research, teaching, and patient care. Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin Campus Virchow-Klinikum Central Library (Zentralbibliothek) virchow bibliothek

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Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany Virchow Bibliothek The (Virchow Library) refers to two

• The library originated from Virchow’s personal book collection and institutional holdings from the Charité’s pathology institute.
• It was formally established as a reference collection to support pathological anatomy and medical research.
• Over time, it grew to include rare medical manuscripts, early printed books, and Virchow’s own works.

Reading Rooms

The crown jewel of the library is its historical collection. Due to Rudolf Virchow’s prolific output, the library holds extensive original manuscripts, pathological drawings, and personal correspondence. The "Virchowiana" section is a magnet for historians of science studying 19th-century German medicine. Reading Rooms The crown jewel of the library

Unveiling the Virchow Bibliothek: A Treasure Trove of Medical Knowledge

Parts of Virchow's original collection and related medical archives are now integrated into major Berlin institutions: