Trinity College Dublin and Book of Kells
Dublin, Ireland
The oldest university in Ireland, founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I in the city center. The main point of interest is the Old Library with the 65-meter-long Long Room, housing 200,000 rare books under a wooden barrel-vaulted ceiling. The manuscript of the Book of Kells, an illuminated manuscript of the four Gospels created by Celtic monks around 800 AD, is displayed in the treasury. The hall also exhibits the oldest surviving Irish harp from the 15th century, made of oak and willow.
- Visit time: 2 h
- Local name: Trinity College Dublin
What to look for
- Illuminated pages of the Book of Kells with intricate Celtic miniatures
- The 65-meter-long Long Room with marble busts of thinkers
- Historic Trinity College harp from the 15th century, serving as the emblem of Ireland
Before you go
- Best time: In the morning at 09:00 or after 16:00
- Crowds: Very high traffic at noon
- Note: Advance online ticket reservation with time slot selection required
Good to know
- The Long Room served as visual inspiration for the Jedi library in the Star Wars movie.
Sources: tcd.ie, en.wikipedia.org
How long does it take to visit Trinity College Dublin and Book of Kells?
Plan about 2 h.
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- Molly Malone Statue — 230 m
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