Feb 16, 2020 being able to see the book of kells to me is a fascinating highlight of dublin, but i thought the long room, while beautiful, a rather monotonous space. The book of kells contains the four gospels in latin based on the vulgate text which st jerome completed in 384ad, intermixed with readings from the earlier old latin translation. The book of kells and the old library located inside trinity college dublin is a must see attraction for anyone visiting dublin. The trinity college library serves both trinity college and the university of dublin and is the largest library in ireland. Buy tickets to trinity college old library and book of kells exhibition. It is a legal deposit or library, which means that publishers in ireland must deposit a copy of all their publications there, free of charge. In 1661, henry jones presented it with the book of kells, its most famous manuscript. The book of kells at trinity college in dublin will be removed from public display from november. Visit trinity college dublin and the book of kells exhibition. As a result of its historic standing, trinity is a legal deposit library as per legal deposit libraries act 2003 for the united kingdom of great britain and northern. A visit to the book of kells is included and your students will gain valuable insight in the history of the college and the significance of the book of kells a tour not to be missed.
Direct flights to dublin are available from brussels international airport via air lingus. Whether a rousing account of the history of women in the college, or a lushly illustrated coffee table edition, trinitys book collection will both exhilarate and delight. Trinity college old library and book of kells exhibition. Talks last 1520 minutes and are free for ticket holders to the book of kells exhibition as well as trinity college students and staff. There are fantastic informational displays leading. A visit to trinity college and the trinity college library to see the ancient book of kells truly made my dublin travel experience more complete.
Trinity college and the book of kells are truly mustsee attractions for any visitor thats interested in immersing themselves in the rich culture of the celtic homeland. Book of kells at trinity college library the book of kells is a beautiful manuscript containing the four gospels in latin. Using a backstory which includes wineries, vikings and remote scottish islands, the book of kells can depart the hairs on the back of your neck stand on end. The gospel texts are prefaced by other texts, including canon tables. Visiting the book of kells at trinity college library, dublin. The book of kells and the book of armagh, housed in st patricks cathedral church of ireland, armagh.
Housed at the library of trinity college dublin, the book of kells is one of the mustsees on the itinerary of visitors to dublin. Among the things which people love about ireland is that nearly anyplace you see there is something unexpected. Now members of the public around the world will have the opportunity to learn more about this precious manuscript through a new fourweek online course. Welcome to the old library and the book of kells a must see on the itinerary of all visitors to dublin. Trinity college library dublin, ireland library, tour. I arrived at the library exhibit entrance and purchased my ticket to view the book just before it started to rain. It is the oldest university in ireland, founded in 1592 by queen elizabeth i, and is famous for its graduates such as swift, goldsmith, wilde and beckett. Please note the exhibition is temporarily closed as a precautionary measure to minimise the spread of.
The library at trinity college is home to six hundred medieval manuscripts from the fifth century to the sixteenth. As an irish citizen abroad, i have long enjoyed the trinity gift shop gifts and newslettersyour items have been my book of kells christmas cards, my sisters favourite necklace and jewellery, my two sons st. But, then, the book, since it is impractical to allow closer and longer examination, probably impresses more if youve read and studied a bit about irish and british monastic life, about places like iona and lindisfarne, and objects like the. The library of trinity college is a legal deposit library for ireland and great britain, containing around 7 million printed volumes and significant quantities of manuscripts, including the renowned book of kells, which arrived at the college in 1661 for safekeeping after the cromwellian raids on religious institutions. 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 gospels of the life of jesus christ. The book of kells by trinity college,dublin, library. Entrance to trinity college grounds is free, there is a charge for entry to the library and the book of kells exhibition area. Talks on preservation activities in the old library take place monday to friday in the long room at 3pm. We had about a 20 minute wait to get into the library. Get in touch if you would like to discuss any of the tours shown on this site, or if youre looking to customise your own tour and just want to pick our brains we. The library began with the founding of trinity college in 1592. Go to dublin and visit the trinity college library and the book of kells for yourself.
Book of kells in trinity transports history buffs to. Dec 05, 2015 a visit to trinity college and the trinity college library to see the ancient book of kells truly made my dublin travel experience more complete. Visit the 18th century old library at trinity college, in the heart of dublin city, to view the lavishly decorated 9th century book of kells. The library of trinity college dublin serves trinity. The content of the prefaces is so close in nature to those in the book of kells, it is thought that this part of the book of durrow may have served as a model or exemplar for the kells scribes. The book of kells and trinity college had been on my must see list for years. Go through the narrow lane between the old library and the 1937 reading room and turn left to the old library entrance, where the book of kells is on display. 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.
Frankly i feel its not worth just seeing the book of kells without more trinity college context. Apr 19, 2019 trinity college in dublin, to be exact, holds many a wondrous treasure for the insatiable scholar and fewer curiosities for the vaguely obligated tourist. Trinity college dublins old library and book of kells youtube. Trinity college book of kells number 31 dublin luxury. Book of kells early access and dublin castle guided tour 2020. Book of kells removed from public display through march. Alternatively you may enter through the nassau street entrance. The magnificent old library built in the 18th century houses the book of kells a 9thcentury. Book of kells the library of trinity college dublin. Patricks day special tshirts, my brotherinlaws tie and a special gift of the book of kells history and highlights to my doctor in germany. The library is open everyday all year round, except for a period extending from just before christmas into the new year.
Browse in full colour and high resolution our 7,000 treasures, including the full book of kells, all free. The book of kells trinity college dublin ms 58 contains the four gospels in latin based on the vulgate text which st jerome completed in 384ad, intermixed. Remarkably beautiful and historic the book of kells and trinity college had been on my must see list for years. The book of kells is being removed to accommodate for conservation works at the dublin institution. The book of durrow the library of trinity college dublin. The book of kells trinity college dublin ms 58 contains the four gospels in latin based on the vulgate text which st jerome completed in 384ad, intermixed with readings from the earlier old latin translation. Tickets are instant, flexible, guaranteed best value and valid for up to 365 days. Nov 05, 2015 twelve years later the book of kells was brought to dublin for safekeeping and it has been in the possession of trinity college since at least 1661. The book of kells in the old library, trinity college dublin, irleand. Jan 22, 2014 if you are planning on visiting trinity college library and the book of kells i would give yourself a minimum of two hours.
Trinity college dublin, the university of dublin trinity search your query search collection visitors and book of kells all trinity undergraduate courses postgraduate courses staff az of trinity areas trinity maps research expertise library stella catalogue library classic catalogue tara research archive news events. With over 2000 of the oldest books housed in this gorgeous library, plus the book of kells, the 9th century gospel manuscript, what else could you ask for. We dont know when or if this item will be back in stock. The book of kells exhibition, trinity college dublin, college green 4,468. It is irelands most precious medieval artifact, and is generally considered the finest surviving illuminated manuscript to have been produced in medieval europe.
The book has been on display in trinity colleges old library since the middle of the nineteenth century and attracts an average of 500,000 visitors each year. A combined ticket offers a consolidated discount on both the cost of a guided tour of trinity college dublin and the cost of admission to the book of kells and old library exhibition. The old library and the book of kells trinity college dublin. Today, the library has over six million volumes with extensive collections of journals, manuscripts, maps and music reflecting 400 years of academic development. Trinity college in dublin, to be exact, holds many a wondrous treasure for the insatiable scholar and fewer curiosities for the vaguely obligated tourist. Take your group on the guided walking tour of trinity college campus with authenticity tours. If you are planning on visiting trinity college library and the book of kells i would give yourself a minimum of two hours. Welcome to the old library and the book of kells exhibition within historic trinity college dublin. The book of kells by trinity college,dublin,library. Dec 31, 2008 visiting trinity and seeing the book of kells. The book of kells and the old library exhibition dublin 2020 all. Whether a rousing account of the history of women in the college, or a lushly illustrated coffee table edition, trinity s book collection will both exhilarate and delight. The old library at trinity college in dublin where the book of kells exhibit permanently lives by christa thompson 20 it is a masterwork of western calligraphy and represents the pinnacle of insular illumination.
The library is the permanent home to the brian boru harp which is a national symbol of ireland, a copy of 1916 proclamation of the irish republic, and the book of kells. Discover the book of kells through trinity colleges free. Book of kells the library of trinity college dublin trinity college. Enjoy early access to trinity college library and see the book of kells without the crowds learn about the artistry, meaning, and symbolism of this revered illuminated manuscript from an expert guide tour the grounds of dublin castle, hearing fascinating stories of its years as a prison, military fortress, and the seat of english administration. The book of kells is irelands greatest cultural treasure and the worlds most famous medieval manuscript. Dec 17, 20 the old library at trinity college in dublin where the book of kells exhibit permanently lives by christa thompson 20 it is a masterwork of western calligraphy and represents the pinnacle of insular illumination. Housed in the colleges old library the book is to be removed due to required necessary works on its display area, as part of a wider.
Trinity college tour the book of kells ireland with locals. The library is not only the permanent home to the book of kells but also has over six million volumes and is the only library in ireland to have legal depository rights making it entitled to receive a copy upon request of all works published in the united kingdom. Trinity to shelve book of kells for four months the irish times. The library of trinity college dublin serves trinity college and the university of dublin. Get in touch if you would like to discuss any of the tours shown on this site, or if youre looking to. Being able to see the book of kells to me is a fascinating highlight of dublin, but i thought the long room, while beautiful, a rather monotonous space. Dec 10, 2010 welcome to the old library and the book of kells exhibition within historic trinity college dublin. The trinity college walking tour, which can include book of kells entry if you buy that version of the ticket, makes it far more interesting and memorable. A walk through the cobbled stones of trinity college dublin will bring visitors back to the 18th century, and offers a view of the book of kells, the worlds most famous medieval manuscript. There are fantastic informational displays leading into the book of kells. See more ideas about book of kells, celtic art and trinity college dublin.
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