Trinity College Dublin, Historic University with Iconic Library

Trinity College Dublin, College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland

The old library of the university is very well-known

4.5

Introduction

Trinity College is one of the oldest universities in Ireland, founded in the 16th century. Its predecessor was an Augustinian monastery and was once managed by the Church. The college was originally a men's college, with the first female student being admitted in 1904. Trinity College has produced multiple Nobel laureates. The campus is located in the heart of Dublin, with beautiful and tranquil surroundings. On campus, you can see the magnificent Book of Kells, a meticulously crafted manuscript created around 850 AD by monks using natural pigments on vellum. The book is divided into four volumes, and two volumes are exhibited on campus—one with text and the other with illustrations. Only two pages are displayed each day. In addition, the architectural style of the Old Library is stunning and has been featured as the magical library in the Harry Potter movies. It is definitely worth exploring.

Address

Trinity College Dublin, College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland

Opening hours

Monday to Saturday, 9:30-17:00
Sunday (May to September), 9:30-16:30
Sunday (October to April of the following year), 12:00-16:30
closed from December 23 to January 1.

Transportation

Bus: Most bus routes pass through
DART: Pearse Street Station and Connolly Station
LUAS Red Line: Lower Abbey Street Station
LUAS Green Line: St Stephen's Green Station

Phone +353-1-8961000

Website http://www.tcd.ie/Library/bookofkells