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A Trinity tour guide standing on the steps of the Graduate Memorial Building with three tourists during their walking tour of Trinity College in Dublin.

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The Book of Kells - Gift Edition

The Book of Kells – Gift Edition

€85.00

Trinity College Dublin Jonathan Swift Avoca Scarf – Wide

Trinity College Dublin Jonathan Swift Avoca Scarf – Wide

€87.95

Solvar Sterling Silver Trinity Knot Diamond Pendant

Solvar Sterling Silver Trinity Knot Diamond Pendant

€325.00

Book of Kells X Pawpear – Winged Creatures Greeting Card Box

Book of Kells X Pawpear – Winged Creatures Greeting Card Box

€15.00

Trinity College Dublin Campanile Print - A3

Trinity College Dublin Campanile Print – A3

€35.00

Trinity College Dublin Library A5 Notebook Brown

Trinity College Dublin Library A5 Notebook Brown

€11.00

Celtic Knot Jacquard Tote Bag

Celtic Knot Jacquard Tote Bag

€40.00

The Book of Kells Pottery Mug

The Book of Kells Pottery Mug

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Trinity College Dublin Crest Enamel Mug Blue

Trinity College Dublin Crest Enamel Mug Blue

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Trinity College Dublin Landmark Print - A4

Trinity College Dublin Landmark Print – A4

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Trinity College Dublin Crest Hoody Bottle Green

Trinity College Dublin Crest Hoody Bottle Green

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Trinity College Dublin Oscar Wilde Avoca Scarf Black Grey & White

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Carlos Specht
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It is far more impressive than it appears in the pictures.

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This was a great experience to see the work that went into creating the book and preserving it through the ages. The library in Trinity College was worth the tour. It was an awesome place to visit. I recommend it to anyone who come to Dublin.
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Alan D
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Brilliant tour guide and a exceptional self guided experience within the red building too. Sad to hear that the library is closing in 2027 for 9 years for renovations?! So - go now while you can!
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U. M.
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The Book of Kells is certainly interesting for anyone who is interested, but The Old Library is of course the real highlight.

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There’s a reason why this is a must do when you’re in Dublin. The old library is stunning and we did get to see some books back on the shelf, which was great, but I was surprised by how much I liked the visual effects that they have throughout the rest of the exhibit is definitely worth exploring and taking time out of your trip to enjoy this
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The Book of Kels is located on the Trinity College Dublin campus and is an amazing collection of Christian books and paintings. Advance tickets are recommended although they will let you in early. This is an important and inspiring collection, highly recommend to everyone.
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Stephen Coleman
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The experience was excellent, and the audio tours were of a fantastic quality. Incredible bit of history to have.
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Martin Volk
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Very kellsy!
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Pamela M.
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What a phenomenal place to visit. I enjoyed walking through the journey and taking in the smell of the old books. You are allowed to take pictures of all things, except the book itself - understandably.
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A really great tour, even though the main hall had hardly any books left due to the upcoming renovation. It's definitely worth a visit.

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This is an unique experience to learn about the Book of Kells, its history, the significance and the making of the book in details which led to the actual viewing of the actual book. Trinity College did a great job in creating this experience. They also added the other experience like the Long Room, 3D CGI presentations - to add to this must see location when one is visiting Dublin, Ireland. The college campus itself was worth visiting also.
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Luc Bassette
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Fantastic library, very typical and steeped in history.

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patrick brady
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Amazing
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Eddie McGee
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A brilliant tour. Take it all in at your own pace. Sit in the library,relax and gaze at your surroundings.
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FANTASTIC ‼️‼️ impressive and educational. Very well done!!

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Louise
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Stunning! But the price is a bit expensive!
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Avantika Sarkar
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Absolutely marvellous! We booked the guided tour of Book of Kells and the college (tour with a student guide) and it was a fantastic experience! We would strongly recommend going for the tour with a guide, as the guides share some interesting facts and information about the college. We thoroughly enjoyed it and the tour is about an hour long. We were then led to follow the book of kells library, and this was without the guide. It is breathtaking inside, especially the long room! So beautiful that you’ll want to just marvel at all the incredible pieces that are kept there! Very well-maintained! We bought tickets directly on the website and we purchased them a few days in advance! Do not miss this amazing attraction in Dublin. It is definitely a MUST-SEE place!
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Daphne
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Visited around the closing time on a weekday, so not many people here which makes the experience even better 📖📚 I had time to check everything in detail
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Superb location and value for those exploring Dublin City during the summer break before the students are back. Located only minutes walk from all major attractions in Dublin City Centre as well as buses, trains, light rail, etc. Staffed 24/7.
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Great exhibition. Great history. Very informative.
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martina
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Go now because soon it will be closed for 30 months they say due to renovations.
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Valerie D
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A must if you are visiting Dublin.
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The Book of Kells is a wonderful experience. It's breathtaking to enter that corridor and see so much history. Many books have been removed due to renovations, but the immersive tour is well worth it. You download the app and listen online in your preferred language. From the beginning, they explain the history of this exquisite book, which brings together the four Gospels and creates an impressive syncretism with Celtic and Norse pagan art. The book is kept in a temperature-, humidity-, and light-controlled chamber, and its pages are turned every few days.

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A must-see at least once in your life. Even though the Long Room is half empty—in the sense that it's not filled with books—due to extraordinary cleaning and maintenance work, the atmosphere is magical.

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We bought tickets just a few hours before we visited, so only the Book of Kells Experience tickets were left, which we went ahead and bought just to see the Long Room library. The Book of Kells Experience was very well done for anyone interested in that. The Long Room was very cool. There were hardly any books in it when we visited since they are going through a large restoration project, but it was still cool seeing the library. I don’t understand all of the 1-star reviews just because people happened to visit during the restoration.
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It was a very interesting visit. Liked the main building the red building is a possible skip, if you're short on time.
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Wow. Well worth the visit. They will be closing the library for 5 years
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A truly impressive place. The Long Room is especially spectacular a magnificent historic hall with towering wooden shelves filled with centuries-old books. There is something magical about the atmosphere, as if you are stepping into living history. The Book of Kells is another highlight and one of Ireland’s most remarkable medieval manuscripts. Definitely worth visiting if you are in Dublin.
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I highly suggest booking your timed ticket in advance and doing the student led experience!
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Mi Mii
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Must visit.
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