Eichstätt's Treasure: Medieval Manuscript now online for free!

Eichstätt's Treasure: Medieval Manuscript now online for free!

Get ready for an exciting digital discovery! The Pontifical Gundekarianum, one of the most valuable medieval manuscripts of the Eichstätt diocese, is now online! This incredible manuscript, considered the most important of its kind, was initiated by Gundekar II, Bishop of Eichstätt in the 11th century, and offers a spectacular collection of liturgical texts, diocesan chronicles and a list of bishops, added to over the centuries.

Fantastic miniatures and the impressive history of the diocese are waiting to be discovered! This manuscript, officially called Codex B 4, is the greatest treasure of the diocesan archives and has survived the centuries surprisingly well. The colorful illustrations, which come from three different eras, shine in their full glory. A team of experts led by Dr. Ferdinand Sturm carefully preserved the original after it was entrusted by the cathedral chapter.

Digital wonderland for those interested in culture

Now this impressive collection, previously only available to the initiated few, is being made available to everyone! In a cooperation between the diocesan archive and the library of the Catholic University of Eichstätt, the Gundekarianum now enjoys a complete, barrier-free and free online presence. Dr. Heike Riedel, the head of this department, is enthusiastic about the fruits of this year-long joint project. Anyone who wants to browse the breathtaking pages of the Gundekarianum can now simply browse the Internet without having to travel to Altmühltal. 

The digital collection of the Eichstätter University Library is the virtual contact point for culture enthusiasts. Visit the splendor of the Gundekarianum at: digital.bib-bvb.de/collections/KUEI/. Discover history and tradition in their most fascinating form!