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The Book of KellsDublin Top 18 in Can't Miss Attractions
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Closed Open from 9:30am-5:00pm
Recommended Sightseeing Time: 1 hour
Address: College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland
Phone: 01-608-2320
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Make sure you book a tour to Trinity College and The Book of Kells if you are in Dublin. So much history here.
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The wonderful library of Trinity College contains somewhere in the range of five million books - yet the one that most guests set out here to see is one of Ireland's most prominent fortunes: the Book of Kells. The lit up gospel original copy was written by hand by Celtic priests around the year 800. The original copy, written in Latin, is bound in four volumes; they contain the four Gospels of the New Testament. It is a work of extreme excellence: a genuine gem of calligraphy, light, representation and ornamentation. Two of the four volumes are in plain view at the library.
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Make sure you book a tour to Trinity College and The Book of Kells if you are in Dublin. So much history here.
Located in Trinity College this is once of the most revered books in the world and has to be seen, you can even buy your own copy, a coffee table must
The Book of Kells is a manuscript of the Gospel in Latin, with amazing artwork and details preserved from around 800 AD. The museum where it is held does not allow photos to be taken, and is located in the Trinity College Library. There are dozens of other manuscripts also held with the Book of Kells. History buffs will LOVE it.
This was my number one thing to see in Dublin. LOVED the library where the book is housed. It is fantastic, something you don't see every day. You will only get to see two pages of the book on the day you visit, and it is an amazing piece of work. It is really worth it to read up about it before you go and look at the pictures. It is a shame you cant see more, but it is very fragile and needs the protection.
A must-see, and for that reason, a must-get-there early. Beware of the fact that hours change seasonally. Students, make sure you have your ID to receive the discount! A really lovely experience, would have been less lovely if I hadn't arrived early and gotten a good place in line.