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.
The at Campus Virchow-Klinikum (CVK) —frequently referred to by students and researchers as the "Virchow Bibliothek" —serves as the primary, central hub for Europe’s largest university clinic, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin . Located at Augustenburger Platz 1 in the Berlin district of Wedding, this library is an essential backbone for cutting-edge biomedical research, academic study, and clinical excellence. virchow bibliothek
The Virchow Bibliothek boasts an impressive collection of over 1.5 million volumes, including: The crown jewel of the library is its historical collection
For the weary medical student, the reference section is a lifeline. Here you will find multiple copies of key textbooks like Pschyrembel (the German clinical dictionary), Sobotta’s Atlas of Anatomy , and Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine . Here you will find multiple copies of key
Named after Rudolf Virchow—the legendary 19th-century German physician, pathologist, and social reformer who pioneered cellular pathology—the library supports thousands of medical students, researchers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals daily. 🏛️ A Twin Legacy: Rudolf Virchow and Charité