The book of kells and the old library exhibition dublin. The book of kells exhibition is a mustsee on the itinerary of all visitors to dublin. When it was recovered it did not have its gold cover binding or the jewels decorating the cover. The book of kells here, is a manuscript of the gospel. If it was the middle of summer and i had to wait in line for over an hour to see this, im not sure id. The old library book of kells exhibition dublin visitor centre. The old library and the book of kells exhibition is a must see on the itinerary of all visitors to dublin. In that year, cromwells cavalry was quartered in the church at kells, and the governor of the town sent the book to dublin for safekeeping. Located in the heart of dublin city, a walk through the. 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.
How to see dublins book of kells for free or half price. Kells abbey was plundered and pillaged by vikings many times in the beginning of the 9th. Fasttrack easy access book of kells tour with dublin castle. Our online book of kells brochures are available in the following languages. Situated just off grafton street in the heart of dublin, trinity is perfectly located to explore the city. 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. Trinity offers iconic meeting and event space, stylish dining and over 600 bedrooms on its historical campus. The book of kells is an illuminated manuscript gospel book in latin, containing the four.
This manuscript is the finest example of insular art in existence. Lasting 35 minutes, the tour encompasses the four major squares of the college. The old library and the book of kells is a lovely library thats often crowded. 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. Visit trinity college dublin and the book of kells exhibition.
Book of kells early access and dublin castle guided tour. Avoid the crowds and explore irish history in peace on this 2. Trinity college dublin, the university of dublin college green dublin 2, ireland t. In order to protect it, the book was sent to dublin around year 1653 and it was donated to the trinity college in year 1661. The book has been on display for almost 70 years since 1953. 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. The book of kells site is open daily with varying hours by season may to september.
It was created in a columban monastery in either britain or ireland and may have had. Book of kells, dublin ticket price timings address. Directions to trinity and the book of kells exhibit. The book of kells in trinity is considered one of irelands greatest national treasures. The book of kells and the old library exhibition dublin 2020 all. It is indeed an interesting place to explore and spend some time at.
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