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Trinity College: Famous Irish College
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  • Updated By sue_stone on July 22, 2004
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    Founded in 1592, Trinity College is Ireland's premier university. The college is situated in the heart of Dublin, and is a really interting place to take a seat and do some pople watching. There are beautiful buildings and a well kept green along with a 30m high Campanile. The main attraction of Trinity College is the Book of Kells, which is housed in the library, and can only be visited if you pay for a guided tour of the college. The Book of Kells is an illuminated manuscript which dates back to around AD 800, making it one of the oldest books in the world!

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    Trinity College: We Used To Be A Very Stuffy College!
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  • Updated By Ciambella on April 12, 2006
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    Sphere with a Sphere
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    Its full name is "College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Queen Elizabeth near Dublin", its real age is 414 years, and its policy used to be "No Women or Catholics". Well, times have changed and also traditions, the gates of Trinity College have opened up to Catholics for about 200 years now, and even women have been allowed to roam the campus since the beginning of the last century. The only one thing that is still under lock and key now is the Book of Kells, the 1200 year-old ornate book consists of 340 parchment leaves or folios of illuminated manuscript of the Bible. Note: Don't overlook Arnaldo Pomodoro's Sfera con Sfera (Sphere with a Sphere) in front of Berkeley Library, this is one in the series of six spheres that are installed all around the world, including one in the Vatican.

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    Trinity College: Trinity College
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  • By Cruefan on June 3, 2005
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    Trinity College was formed in 1592 and has been a prestigious school ever since. The college is the home of the Book of Kells which is a 9th century manuscript of the gospels. They can be viewed in the old library. You can also visit the " Dublin experience" which is located on campus to quote: "the Dublin Experience is a major multi-media show which relates the history of Irelands' Capital city through the most modern mediums available. A dramatic script, stunning photography and evocative music combine to give visitors and Dubliners alike an unsurpassed introduction to the city. The Dublin Experience operates from mid May until the end of September, 7 days a week with shows on the hour every hour 10a.m. to 5p.m." And of course a walking tour of the campus given by Trinity students.. worth a visit.

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  • Directions: Over the O'Connell Bridge towards Grafton Str.
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    Trinity College: Trinity College
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  • Updated By IrishFem on May 29, 2006
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    A must see when your in Dublin. Trinity College is in the middle of the centre. It occupies 40 acres of the city centre. Traditionally the University (which was founded by Queen Elizabeth 1 in 1592) was a Protestand University. Up until as late s the 1960's Catholics were forbitten to attend the college without a special dispensation. The Long Hall which is one of the oldest libraries in Ireland and houses the famous Book of Kells and illuminated copy of the Gospels written by monks around 800ad which makes it one of the oldest books in the world. (If you don't want to spend the money on the book of kells around €7.50 go back out the main entrance head up towards Dame Street and look for a bank that has been turned into a pub, called Bankers. It has a copy of the book of kells and you don't have to pay to see it.) The Library holds 3 million books and is around 209ft long. It was designed in the 18th century. It holds hundreds of ancient books and manuscripts. The students libraries which has three holds an extensive collections of books that trinity as a library is entitled to a free copy of every book published in the UK and Ireland. You will also find Brian Boru's harp in the long room.Brian was the high king of Ireland in the 11th century. You can stroll around the grounds for free. In 1734 , students of Trinity did not like the Junior Dean his name was Edward Ford, so they murdered him. Famous people who have studied in Trinity include Bram Stoker author of Dracula, Jonathan Swift and Oscar Wilde and finally Samual Beckett.

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    Trinity College: The Book of Kells
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  • Updated By Mariajoy on September 27, 2005
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    For 7 Euro we went into the Library of Trinity College to view the Book of Kells. It's a great exhibition and well worth a visit. The library is beautiful but unfortunately photography is not allowed. http://www.tcd.ie/Visitors/attractions.html

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    Trinity College: Trinity College Library
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  • Updated By Mariajoy on February 25, 2005
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  • Not my photo - this is the free visitors leaflet - Dublin
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    After you have seen the Book of Kells downstairs.. go upstairs to the beautiful Old Library housing the biggest collection of manuscrips and printed books in Ireland. This library is as old as the college and dates from 1592. And if anyone can tell me why there is no "J" section in this library I would be glad if they could let me know :)) Ohhhh!! and there is a harp here too... the oldest surviving harp in Ireland!! This is THE harp that appears on Irish coins.

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    Trinity College: National Treasure - 'Book of Kells'
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  • Updated By psychofluffbunny on August 4, 2004
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    Trinity College is situated in the heart of Dublin and is one of Irelands most prolific colleges, having been attended by many historical names such as Oscar Wilde and Samuel Beckett. The College is home also to the beautiful and historical 'Book of Kells'. The Book of Kells is a 9th Century manuscript of the Gospels, renowned world-wide for its rich and varied illustrations. It is on display in the Old Library in Trinity College. The book of kells is one of our most loved and most famous national treasures. Its a good place to relax on a hot day :-)

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    Trinity College: Peace and quietness in Trinity College
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  • By Mahieu on April 29, 2004
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    The area around Trinity College is pretty noisy, but once inside the green of Trinity College, there's peace and quietness. A mix of students and tourists hang around on the greens and it's a nice place to relax and read a bit. Most tourists come here to see the Book of Kells. This manuscript contains transcriptions of the four Gospels, illustrated and ornamented. It is the most elaborate manuscript of its kind to survive from the early Middle Ages. It dates back to the year 800. The exhibition is Trinity College is well worth a visit. There's an explanation of the origins, the materials used, the themes, ... At the end you actually get to see the book.

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  • Updated By kentishgirl on October 31, 2004
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    Trinity College is the oldest University in Ireland and its buildings date from the 17th to the 20th centuries. Most visitors will come her to see the "Book Of Kells", in the Collonades exibition gallery and the long room, a huge library housing tons of books. There is also a tour you can take during the summer, this tells the story od Dublin and its people from the Viking times.

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    Trinity College: Book of Kells at Trinity College Library
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  • By saraheg77 on February 5, 2004
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    I thought the Book of Kells was fascinating! However, the price for the tour was a little steep and it was a bit crowded, but you could stay and view it as long as you want. But it was under glass, so you could only see two pages. There was a lot of interesting information in the display before you actually saw the book. I recommend it if you're interested in history!

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