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Trinity College was founded in 1592, the oldest university in Ireland and one of the oldest in Europe. The charter was granted by Queen Elizabeth I, since Ireland was under English control at the time. Back in the day, it was a pretty small institution, and the students, all of them members of the upper classes, had such perks as the right to hunt in College Park (now a cricket field) and the right to fish off the back wall of the college, since the sea lapped up there at that point, before all the land was reclaimed. None of the buildings date back that far but this is still one of Dublin's biggest attractions. Architecturally, it's extremely attractive, despite being such a mixture of styles, and Front Square, with its cobblestones and its carefully manicured lawns, has something of the grandeur of Oxford or Cambridge. Further back, New Square is a quieter haven, with the Rose Garden a rare corner where you can actually tramp across the grass and take a seat.
For most visitors, the big attraction is the Book of Kells, an extraordinary ninth century illuminated version of the Gospels. Monks crafted this artistic masterpiece, and several others on display in the Old Library, which is itself something of a wonder, with its high ceilings and the tall rows of books. The Book of Kells is so fragile that the pages are turned only occasionally, but you will normally see one page of text - which is never devoid of decoration - and one illuminated panel. There are long lines here in summer, but it's worth waiting to see a truly unique work. We do wish, though, that they would devise some system of lines when looking at the Book itself: it's a free-for-all, and some people really do overstay their welcome at everyone else's expense.
Updated Aug 6, 2004
Address: College Green, Dublin 2
Phone: +353 1 6081000
Website: http://www.tcd.ie/
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Founded in the 16thC Trinity College is Ireland's oldest university. Formed around a series of courts it is like Oxford/ Cambridge but not as ornate. Two statues of famous graduates greet you at the entrance - Edmund Burke and Oliver Goldsmith. The Chapel is the only church in the Republic shared by ALL Christian denominations. The 30 metre Campanile tolls every summer summoning students for their exams! The College is probably most famous for housing the Book of Kells, the greatest Celtic illuminated gospel in existence, probably written in the 9thC - but the queues to see the relatively tiny books are tremendous! displayed under glass it is dwarfed under the screens of pages which light the hall. These are almost more impressive than the book, allowing minute detail to be seen. The College was once home to two great lecturers - Stanford & Luce.
Updated Jul 30, 2004
Address: College Street, Dublin 2
Phone: +353 1 6081000
Website: http://www.tcd.ie/
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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!
Updated Jul 22, 2004
Address: College Street, Dublin 2
Phone: +353 1 6081000
Website: http://www.tcd.ie/
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Dublin's oldest Univercity right in the middle of the city center. Wander around the beautiful green grounds and go to see the Book of Kells. Afterwards have a coffee in Bewely's Cafe in Grafton Street
Written Jul 6, 2004
Address: College Street, Dublin 2
Phone: +353 1 6081000
Website: http://www.tcd.ie/
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Trinity College is where to go for the Book of Kells.
No it's not a book on girls called Kelly but a book on the history of IReland how it was settled, destroyed and rebuilt.
The must see part of this tour is the Long Room. It's just fantastic.
Alas photos aren't allowed inside
Written Jun 4, 2004
Address: College Street, Dublin 2
Phone: +353 1 6081000
Website: http://www.tcd.ie/
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Trinity College is the oldest university in Ireland. It was founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I of England.
Many of noted figures studied at Trinity, such as Oscar Wilde and Samuel Beckett.
In Trinity College is the Library, one of the world's finest research libraries.
The Old Library houses early manuscripts such as the Book of Kells.
Written May 28, 2004
Address: College Street, Dublin 2
Phone: +353 1 6081000
Website: http://www.tcd.ie/
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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.
Written Apr 29, 2004
Address: College Street, Dublin 2
Phone: +353 1 6081000
Website: http://www.tcd.ie/
Trinity College is the oldest university in Ireland. Its has been located in the heart of the city since 1592. The campus is filled with buildings from the 17th to 20th century, cobbled squares, gardens and parks. Over 200,000 of Trinity's oldest books are housed in the Long Room, the college's magnificent library. Also in the Library the famous Book of Kells is held, which is quite a site.
Written Apr 18, 2004
Address: College Street, Dublin 2
Phone: +353 1 6081000
Website: http://www.tcd.ie/
We had a walk through Trinity College which didn't impress me (maybe because it was raining and everything was closed)
Around one of the oldest manuscripts in the world The Book of Celts (800 AD) is built a very fine exposition with marvellous historical displays.
Especially interesting as a symbolical meaning for the Catholic Church
I kwon, being a librarian myself, something about manuscript and did quite understand most of it. But I fear this is more for specialists.
Written Feb 11, 2004
Address: College Street, Dublin 2
Phone: +353 1 6081000
Website: http://www.tcd.ie/
Trinity College host the Book of Kells and the Long Room. I wasn't impressed of the Book of Kells but even more from the Long Room. This huge Library contains about 200'000 of the Library's oldest books. That's worth the whopping entrance fee....
Written Feb 10, 2004
Address: College Street, Dublin 2
Phone: +353 1 6081000
Website: http://www.tcd.ie/
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