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A long, symmetrical room entices your eyes, creating an illusion that there is no end to these massive walls. Day and artificial lights seem to also be overwhelmed by the size of the room. Unable to unveil centuries-old secrets of the Long Room of the Trinity College Library, they settle for a rather humble visit. But even in this dim light, you ca...
Fast forward a few weeks and I marched straight to Trinity College in attempt to see its famous library on my first day in Dublin. Despite the early morning hours, the place was packed. Tourists, impressed by the size and opulent architecture of Trinity College, gathered in the main square. Just arrived college students were hurriedly leaving the m...
Founded in 1592, Trinity College Dublin is one of the oldest universities in Western Europe. Its creation came in time when European citiesstrived for prestige and significance that would be bestowed on them upon the establishment of their own universities. For Ireland and Dublin, having its own university also meant an alignment with European scho...
One thing that differentiated Trinity College Dublin from other European newly-established universities was its eagerness and urgency of assembling its own library. Although the Library of Trinity College Dublin didn’t have its own space until the beginning of the 18th century, its collection started to grow almost instantly. In 1661, Henry Jones p...
While all the library buildings hold impressive book collections, the Old Library is the highlight of the visit to Trinity College Dublin. The construction of the building started in 1712 and lasted twenty years. At the time of its completion, it was one of the tallest buildings on the campus. You can hardly notice the large scale of the Old Librar...
The highlight of the visit to the Old Library is the Long Room. Home to 200,000 books and manuscripts, this 65-meter-long chamber impresses with an old charm and the 19th-century decor. With its barrel-vaulted ceiling and floor-to-ceiling bookcases, the Long Room is rather dark. The natural light penetrates into the chamber through large windows. B...
While the Long Room entices with the Brian Boru Harp and one of the last remaining copies of the 1916 Proclamation of the Irish Republic,the Book of Kellsalways steals the show. The finest example of the illuminated manuscript dates back to 800 AD. It contains the four Gospels of the New Testament with such opulent illustrations and ornamentations ...
Address:College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland Admission to Trinity College Dublin To visit Trinity College Dublin and learn more about its history, including its famous library, you can join student-led tours. They run from June though September. The ticket includes a tour through the college and admission to the Book of Kells. The tours are optional. I...
Due to its central location, you can visit the Trinity College Library while exploring other landmarks of the city. Although Dublin’s public transport functions well, I would recommend exploring the center of the city on foot. Dublin with its colorful abundance offers many interesting places you otherwise risk to miss. Moreover, Trinity College Dub...
Welcome to the Old Library and the Book of Kells - a “must see” on the itinerary of all visitors to 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.
28 de out. de 2022 · The basics - Plan your Library visit - Library Guides at Trinity College Dublin Plan your Library visit: The basics COVID-19 Safety Measures in the Library To ensure the safety of all staff and readers, the following measures will remain in place until further notice:
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4 de jan. de 2023 · A visit to the Long Room in Trinity College takes around 30-40 minutes in total. Standard adult entry will cost €16 while an ‘early bird’ slot (10 am or earlier) cuts the cost by 25% down to €12. You can also try this guided tour (affiliate link) that’ll take you around Trinity and Dublin Castle (the reviews are excellent).
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11 de mai. de 2023 · Current Admissions policy Entry to the Library is strictly by use of a valid Library ID card. For staff and students, this is the Trinity College Dublin ID card - we accept the physical ID card or the Trinity Live App ID.
Letters of Introduction (All Staff and Students) These are available to all members of Trinity College Dublin to aid admission to any library by contacting library@tcd.ie. However, the Library of Trinity College Dublin cannot guarantee acceptance by the other institution.
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