Voices in the Archives: the Bertoliana Tells the Story of the Pigafetta

Voices in the Archives: the Bertoliana presents the Pigafetta of Lovertino

The "Voices in the Archives" series returns with a session focused on local history and archival heritage. On Thursday, 14 May 2026 the Bertoliana Civic Library will present the book I Pigafetta di Lovertino, tracing eight centuries of events in the Lower Vicenza area.

Historian Giuliano Gambin will introduce the book, highlighting key themes and the significance of the archival material preserved in the Manuscripts Room. The event takes place in the historic setting of Palazzo San Giacomo, the library's central headquarters.

• Venue: Bertoliana Civic Library, Manuscripts Room – Palazzo San Giacomo, Contra' Riale 5, Vicenza
• Date & time: 2026-05-14, from 17:30 to 19:00
• Admission: free, subject to available seating
• Audience: general public, local history and monuments enthusiasts
• Contact: [email protected]

Events like this offer a direct insight into the city's historic buildings and the documentary collections that tell their story. Arrive early to secure a place.