Direct flights to dublin are available from brussels international airport via air lingus. It is indeed an interesting place to explore and spend some time at. The star of the show is the book of kells, a breathtaking, illuminated manuscript of the four gospels of the new testament, created around ad 800 by monks on the scottish island of iona, but more stunning still is the 65m long room, the. 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. 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. 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. College green trinity college dublin, dublin 2 irlande. Trinitys greatest treasures are found within the old library, built by thomas burgh between 1712 and 1732. The book of kells museums and attractions dublin city. 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. We had about a 20 minute wait to get into the library.
Book of kells early access and dublin castle guided tour 2020. 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. 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. Four courts, dublin stock photo our visit to the book of kells. We recommend booking trinity college dublin tours ahead of time to secure your spot.
Guided tours visitors and book of kells trinity college dublin. 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. Go to dublin and visit the trinity college library and the book of kells for yourself. Home to the worldfamous book of kells, a visit to trinity college is a must on your visit to dublin. 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. Generally speaking, the library closes at 1700, though there are some exceptions. There are fantastic informational displays leading into the book of kells. View all attractions near trinity college dublin on tripadvisor. Avoid the crowds and explore irish history in peace on this book of kells and dublin castle exterior tour. The book of kells, one of irelands great treasures is also a european cultural icon, and is among our top ten tourist attractions. Unique gifts inspired by the book of kells, irelands greatest cultural treasure. Directions to trinity and the book of kells exhibit. Your visit to the book of kells starts when you step in to trinitys stunning campus. Trinity college dublin all you need to know before you.
The long room and the book of kells, in dublins trinity college historical library, are two of dublins most popular attractions. Hotel near trinity college dublin trinity city hotel. Your visit to the book of kells starts when you step in to trinity s stunning campus. 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. 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. 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. Visit trinity college book of kells stauntons on the green. Trinity college is a perfect place to visit in dublin.
Tourist attractions dublin trinity city hotel dublin. It provides visitors with an insight into the more than four. Visitors can combine a tour here with a visit to nearby dublin castle. Trinity s greatest treasures are found within the old library, built by thomas burgh between 1712 and 1732. 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.
If you are planning on visiting trinity college library and the book of kells i would give yourself a minimum of two hours. How to see dublins book of kells for free or half price. Trinity college dublin is situated in the heart of dublin s city centre. Situated just off grafton street in the heart of dublin, trinity is perfectly located to explore the city. Book of kells, trinity college library the long room, shops, pubs a stop at bruce springsteens. 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. Visiting the book of kells at trinity college library, dublin. The old library the library of trinity college dublin trinity. Trinity colleges library has been responsible since 1801 for keeping a copy of every book published in ireland. The book of kells exhibition is located in the 18th century old library building in the heart of trinity college dublin.
The book of kells and the old library exhibition dublin 2020 all. Oscar wilde, courageous past student of trinity college dublin. See all 44 trinity college dublin tours on tripadvisor. Trinity college dublin is right in the heart of dublin and served well by cross city buses. Went to conference at trinity college and had a blast looking around the beautiful grounds. 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. Book of kells and the treasures of dublin context travel tours. 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. 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.
Housed within the old library building, the book of kells is a precious 9th century manuscript, featuring an exquisite combination of ornate latin text. This tour involves essentially a walking tour of dublin. The old library of trinity college dublin, aka the long room, is a site to behold. Book your tickets online for trinity college dublin, dublin. The best way to get to the book of kells exhibition is to take public transportation. Located just across the trinity city hotel, it is wonderful place to stroll through and relax in the heart of the city. Book your tickets online for the book of kells and the old library exhibition, dublin. You can take the dart to either pearse street, tara street or connolly stations, which are all a short walk away. There are two luas stops situated less than a minutes walk from trinity college. Frequently asked questions about the book of kells faqs. The book of kells exhibit is located on the campus of trinity college in the heart of dublin. Trinity college dublin, the university of dublin college green dublin 2, ireland t. Trinity college dublin, the university of dublin, college green, dublin 2, ireland lori tripoli. No trip to dublin is complete without a visit to the old library of trinity college to admire the book of kells.
As part of our preparation for seachtain the gaeilge and all things irish we decided to visit trinity college to. You can take the dart to either pearse street, tara street or. Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about html5 video. Lasting 35 minutes, the tour encompasses the four major squares of the college. It is the jewel in trinitys crown and is considered a great treasure and the finest piece of celtic art in existence. Founded in 1592 by queen elizabeth i, trinity college dublin is considered to be one of the worlds most beautiful university campuses. 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. However, as totally dublin editor michael mcdermott explains, if you take a few steps from its gates, you can immerse yourself in a. 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. Dec 05, 2015 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. While youre here trinity college dublin visit dublin.
Listen as your guide brings medieval ireland to life, shedding light on the book of. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. 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. 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 old library and the book of kells is a lovely library thats often crowded. Trinity college dublin 2020 all you need to know before. 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 library is open all year round except for a week around the christmas and new year period. Take your group on the guided walking tour of trinity college campus with authenticity tours. Trinity college dublin, founded in 1592 by queen elizabeth 1, provides for a fascinating visit and it is one of irelands top attractions. 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. Trinity college dublin 2020 all you need to know before you.
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. 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. Originally, trinity was established outside the city walls of dublin in the buildings of the outlawed catholic augustinian priory of all hallows. According to tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience trinity college dublin. 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. Its always important to reflect on our culture and language to better understand how we communicate today. You simply cant travel to the capital of ireland without the book of kells being mentioned. Bicycles at trinity college, dublin how to see the book of kells for half price or free.
Gifts featuring the book of kells, irelands greatest treasure. Visit the trinity college library, home to the famous book of kellswidely considered among the most important of all irelands ancient treasures. After finishing your visit to the book of kells, be certain to take a quick walk through the aptly named long room. The book of kells and trinity college had been on my must see list for years. Explore the official book of kells gift range with trinity college dublin. 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. Book of kells and the treasures of dublin context travel. Book of kells the library of trinity college dublin. Visit trinity college dublin on your trip to dublin or ireland. Visit to trinity college and the book of kells star. 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.
No visit to dublin is complete without viewing the book of kells at trinity college dublin. 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. The dart stations of pearse street, tara street and connolly station are a short walk away. 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. Trinity college, dublin is a sister college to st johns college, cambridge and oriel college, oxford. 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. Trinity gift shop official trinity college dublin gifts. 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. Book of kells, dublin ticket price timings address.
Oct 28, 2016 the book of kells exhibit is located on the campus of trinity college in the heart of dublin. Book of kells the library of trinity college dublin trinity college. The book of kells here, is a manuscript of the gospel. A visit to the book of kells at the old library in trinity college dublin is a journey through some of irelands most iconic cultural heritage.
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. The book of kells is irelands greatest cultural treasure and the worlds most famous medieval manuscript. Visit trinity college dublin and the book of kells exhibition. It is the oldest university in ireland and is famous for its graduates. The book of kells and the old library exhibition dublin. Trinity college dublin all you need to know before you go. As mentioned by a previous poster our tour details mention november to early march for the replacement version. 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. Tickets can be purchased either online or at the ticket desk at the exhibition. The book of kells exhibition is a mustsee on the itinerary of all visitors to dublin. 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 exhibition that houses the ancient texts also provides for a visit of the old library which is well worth seeing. Make sure to visit book of kells during the visit more.
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