After finishing your visit to the book of kells, be certain to take a quick walk through the aptly named long room. Located in the heart of dublin city, a walk through the cobbled stones of trinity college dublin will bring visitors back to the 18th century, when the magnificent old library building was constructed and which displays the book of kells. Explore the history of ireland through one of irelands most popular tourist attractions and the worlds most famous medieval manuscripts, the book of kells at trinity college dublin. Trinity college s central location makes it highly accessible for all forms of public transport, such as luas light rail transit lines, the dart line dublin s suburban rail system and a large number of dublin s bus routes. Trinity college dublin all you need to know before you go. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. It is indeed an interesting place to explore and spend some time at. Went to conference at trinity college and had a blast looking around the beautiful grounds. Faksimileverlag luzern produced more than 1400 copies of the first color reproduction of the manuscript in its entirety. A visit to trinity college and the trinity college library to see the ancient book of kells truly made my dublin travel experience more complete. Oscar wilde, courageous past student of trinity college dublin. As mentioned by a previous poster our tour details mention november to early march for the replacement version.
The dart stations of pearse street, tara street and connolly station are a short walk away. The book of kells museums and attractions dublin city. We will be in dublin in midmarch and have a tour of trinity college, the library and book of kells scheduled for march 19th so were really hoping it will be back on display by that point. Trinity offers iconic meeting and event space, stylish dining and over 600 bedrooms on its historical campus. Visit trinity college dublin on your trip to dublin or ireland. Hotel near trinity college dublin trinity city hotel. Trinity colleges library has been responsible since 1801 for keeping a copy of every book published in ireland. The authenticitiy tours trinity tour is a studentled guided walking tour of trinity college dublin, that gives your group an authentic and living experience of irelands oldest university.
The book of kells exhibit is located on the campus of trinity college in the heart of dublin. Avoid the crowds and explore irish history in peace on this book of kells and dublin castle exterior tour. Go to dublin and visit the trinity college library and the book of kells for yourself. The book of kells exhibition is a mustsee on the itinerary of all visitors to dublin. Trinity college tour the book of kells ireland with locals. It provides visitors with an insight into the more than four. Trinity college and the book of kells are truly mustsee attractions for any visitor thats interested in immersing themselves in the rich culture of the celtic homeland. Authenticity tours offers a combined ticket which incorporates discounts on the cost of a guided tour of trinity college dublin and the admission fee to the book. Trinity college dublin, founded in 1592 by queen elizabeth 1, provides for a fascinating visit and it is one of irelands top attractions. How to see dublins book of kells for free or half price. Housed within the old library building, the book of kells is a precious 9th century manuscript, featuring an exquisite combination of ornate latin text and intricate illuminations. Trinity gift shop official trinity college dublin gifts. Trinity college dublin 2020 all you need to know before. You can take the dart to either pearse street, tara street or.
The old library the library of trinity college dublin trinity. Visitors can take a trinity tour of campus which includes entry to the book of kells and exhibitions, or enjoy the trinity experience some of the many wonderful. Trinity college and the book of kells an alltime favourite for all visitors, the beautiful buildings anf grounds of trinity college are a must see on your visit to dublin. Founded in 1592, trinity college dublin, irelands leading university has woven a path of distinction throughout its 500year history, propelled forward to. Visitors can combine a tour here with a visit to nearby dublin castle. The book of kells, one of irelands great treasures is also a european cultural icon, and is among our top ten tourist attractions. A visit to the book of kells at the old library in trinity college dublin is a journey through some of ireland s most iconic cultural heritage.
The two ways to avoid paying the 10 fee to see the books of kells are as follows to see the book of kells and the old library for half price, visit 30 minutes before the library closes. In the 1980s a facsimile of the book of kells was begun in a project between the fine art facsimile publisher of switzerland and trinity college, dublin. Jan 22, 2014 if you are planning on visiting trinity college library and the book of kells i would give yourself a minimum of two hours. Book of kells and the treasures of dublin context travel. Trinity college dublin is situated in the heart of dublin s city centre. Visit the trinity college library, home to the famous book of kellswidely considered among the most important of all irelands ancient treasures. By visit dublin 17th july 2017 every tourist is familiar with the institution that is trinity college, located in the heart of the city and home to the stunning book of kells. The long room and the book of kells, in dublins trinity college historical library, are two of dublins most popular attractions. It is the oldest university in ireland and is famous for its graduates. This tour involves essentially a walking tour of dublin. Located in the heart of the city centre in trinity college dublin, the exhibition displays the book of kells, a 9th century manuscript that documents the four. Every tourist is familiar with the institution that is trinity college, located in the heart of the city and home to the stunning book of kells.
While youre here trinity college dublin visit dublin. There are two luas stops situated less than a minutes walk from trinity college. Book of kells, trinity college library the long room, shops, pubs a stop at bruce springsteens. The library is like a piece of heaven on earth for book lovers of course and also for others as it is exceptionally calm and informative.
Nov 05, 2015 arguably the most famous artifact on display in dublin is the book of kells also known as the book of columba at trinity college. Apr 02, 2017 after seeing the book of kells, take in the floortoceiling bookshelves in the long room at the trinity college library in dublin. Generally speaking, the library closes at 1700, though there are some exceptions. Make sure to visit book of kells during the visit more. See all 44 trinity college dublin tours on tripadvisor. A visit to the book of kells is included and your students will gain valuable insight in the history of the college and the significance of the book of kells a tour not to be missed. Explore the official book of kells gift range with trinity college dublin. If you are planning on visiting trinity college library and the book of kells i would give yourself a minimum of two hours. Visit to trinity college and the book of kells star. Founded in 1592, trinity college dublin, irelands leading university has woven a path of distinction throughout its 500year history, propelled forward to captivate, shape and inspire future generations. During my recent visit to dublin, ireland i was able to make my way over to the old library at trinity college, home to the book of kells exhibit. Unique gifts inspired by the book of kells, irelands greatest cultural treasure. It is the jewel in trinitys crown and is considered a great treasure and the finest piece of celtic art in existence. No trip to dublin is complete without a visit to the old library of trinity college to admire the book of kells.
Home to the worldfamous book of kells, a visit to trinity college is a must on your visit to dublin. Take your group on the guided walking tour of trinity college campus with authenticity tours. Dating back to the ninth century, this book is one of the finest illuminated manuscripts in the world and a key artifact of medieval history. New yorkers used to visiting the morgan library for their share of antique books might be tempted to skip a visit to dublins book of kells, an illuminated manuscript of the gospel. The old library of trinity college dublin, aka the long room, is a site to behold.
You can take the dart to either pearse street, tara street or connolly stations, which are all a short walk away. The book of kells and the old library exhibition dublin. Trinity college, dublin is a sister college to st johns college, cambridge and oriel college, oxford. You simply cant travel to the capital of ireland without the book of kells being mentioned. There are fantastic informational displays leading into the book of kells. We recommend booking trinity college dublin tours ahead of time to secure your spot. Its always important to reflect on our culture and language to better understand how we communicate today. Housed within the old library building, the book of kells is a precious 9th century manuscript, featuring an exquisite combination of ornate latin text.
A ticket to the book of kells includes access to the trinity college librarys long room, where youll find an original copy of the 1916 proclamation of the irish republic and a medieval harp. Book of kells, dublin ticket price timings address. As part of our preparation for seachtain the gaeilge and all things irish we decided to visit trinity college to. Guided tours visitors and book of kells trinity college dublin. As part of our preparation for seachtain the gaeilge and all things irish we decided to visit trinity college to view the book of kells. Trinity s greatest treasures are found within the old library, built by thomas burgh between 1712 and 1732. Authenticity tours offers a combined ticket which incorporates discounts on the cost of a guided tour of trinity college dublin and the admission fee to the book of kells and old library exhibition.
Tickets can be purchased either online or at the ticket desk at the exhibition. With over 2000 of the oldest books housed in this gorgeous library, plus the book of kells, the 9th century gospel manuscript, what else could you ask for. Discover the book of kells online through trinity college. Book your tickets online for trinity college dublin, dublin. Gifts featuring the book of kells, irelands greatest treasure. No visit to dublin is complete without viewing the book of kells at trinity college dublin.
Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about html5 video. The book of kells trinity college dublin ms 58 contains the four gospels in latin based on the vulgate text which st jerome completed in 384ad, intermixed. Book of kells and the treasures of dublin context travel tours. The book of kells is irelands greatest cultural treasure and the worlds most famous medieval manuscript. Stay at trinity college dublin in the heart of dublin and explore all that tcd has to offer including the book of kells exhibition, trinity gift shop and more. Trinity college dublin, the university of dublin college green dublin 2, ireland t. Book of kells the library of trinity college dublin trinity college. Visiting the book of kells at trinity college library, dublin.
College green trinity college dublin, dublin 2 irlande. Book your tickets online for the book of kells and the old library exhibition, dublin. Trinity college dublin all you need to know before you. Lasting 35 minutes, the tour encompasses the four major squares of the college. Listen as your guide brings medieval ireland to life, shedding light on the book of. Trinity college dublin 2020 all you need to know before you. Situated just off grafton street in the heart of dublin, trinity is perfectly located to explore the city. Book of kells the library of trinity college dublin. Directions to trinity and the book of kells exhibit.
Your visit to the book of kells starts when you step in to trinity s stunning campus. We had about a 20 minute wait to get into the library. Visit trinity college book of kells stauntons on the green. According to tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience trinity college dublin. The book of kells and the old library exhibition dublin 2020 all. Tourist attractions dublin trinity city hotel dublin. Trinity college dublin is right in the heart of dublin and served well by cross city buses. Bicycles at trinity college, dublin how to see the book of kells for half price or free. Trinity college dublin, the university of dublin, college green, dublin 2, ireland lori tripoli. However, as totally dublin editor michael mcdermott explains, if you take a few steps from its gates, you can immerse yourself in a. The exhibition that houses the ancient texts also provides for a visit of the old library which is well worth seeing. Four courts, dublin stock photo our visit to the book of kells.
Originally, trinity was established outside the city walls of dublin in the buildings of the outlawed catholic augustinian priory of all hallows. Book of kells early access and dublin castle guided tour 2020. Direct flights to dublin are available from brussels international airport via air lingus. The book of kells and trinity college had been on my must see list for years.
The old library and the book of kells is a lovely library thats often crowded. The book of kells here, is a manuscript of the gospel. The book of kells trinity college dublin ms 58 contains the four gospels in latin based on the vulgate text which st jerome completed in 384ad, intermixed with readings from the earlier old latin translation. Trinity college dublin and the book of kells is one the most popular visitor attractions in ireland and well worth a visit during your tour. Oct 28, 2016 the book of kells exhibit is located on the campus of trinity college in the heart of dublin. The best way to get to the book of kells exhibition is to take public transportation. Located in the heart of dublin city, a walk through the cobbled stones of trinity college dublin will bring visitors back to the 18th century, when the magnificent old library building was constructed and which displays the book of. The library is open all year round except for a week around the christmas and new year period. Visit trinity college dublin and the book of kells exhibition. Trinity college is a perfect place to visit in dublin.
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