Trinity college tour the book of kells ireland with locals. Dublin book of kells and trinity college rick steves. Books the rich history of trinity college dublin makes for compelling reading. Get in touch if you would like to discuss any of the tours shown on this site, or if youre looking to. We had about a 20 minute wait to get into the library. Beat the crowds for earlyaccess to the old library in trinity college to get an upclose look at this celebrated text. Google book of kells trinity college and it will pop right up first in the search results. Written around the year 800 ad, the book of kells contains a richly decorated copy of the four gospels in a latin text based on the vulgate edition completed by. Visit to trinity college and the book of kells star. The library is like a piece of heaven on earth for book lovers of course and also for others as it is exceptionally calm and informative. While it is possible to visit trinity college without paying for the tour, access to the book kells requires a ticket and the addition of the walking tour was only a few euros more.
The book of kells is believed to have been started by a group of monks on the scottish island of iona, who later moved with it to kells in co meath around 806ad, probably to escape from viking raiders. Guided tours visitors and book of kells trinity college dublin. Trinity college dublin, founded in 1592 by queen elizabeth 1, provides for a fascinating visit and it is one of irelands top attractions. Enjoy ease of access with online fasttrack ticket entry to the book of kells. A visit to the book of kells is included and your students will gain valuable insight in the history of the. It provides visitors with an insight into the more than four.
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. Most of your questions are answered on the trinity college website for the book of kells exhibition, especially the plan your visit and book online pages off the menu on the left side. The book of kells is located at the trinity college in dublin and it is open for public visits, most times the book of kells contains the four gospels of the christian scriptures written in black, red, purple, and yellow ink in an insular majuscule script, preceded by prefaces, summaries, and concordances of gospel passages. Dublin private and small group guided tours context travel. Trinity offers iconic meeting and event space, stylish dining and over 600 bedrooms on its historical campus. The book of kells, which is on display in trinity college, was written around the year 800 ad and is one of the most beautifully illustrated manuscripts in the world. Meanwhile, no trip to dublin is complete without a visit to trinity college. Upon arriving at trinity college front gate i proceed to buy my ticket for the books of kells and the campus. Today it houses one of irelands most illustrious books, the 9 thcentury book of kells. The authenticitiy tours trinity tour is a studentled guided. The college is famed for its great treasures including the book of kells, a 9th century illuminated manuscript, the books of durrow and armagh and an early irish harp. 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. Trinity college dublin ireland author of the book of kells. Take your group on the guided walking tour of trinity college campus with authenticity tours.
The gospel texts are prefaced by other texts, including canon tables, or concordances of gospel passages common to two or more of the evangelists. Visitors can combine a tour here with a visit to nearby dublin castle. College green trinity college dublin, dublin 2 irland. Enter the old library at trinity college dublin to see the illuminated manuscript of the book of kells.
A lovely campus with an illustrious history founded by. The college was founded by queen elizabeth i in 1592 and among its famous graduates are samuel beckett, oscar wilde and jonathan swift. I love losing myself in their pages on a rainy day. Read more about the cookies used in our privacy policy. I am doing some research into ticket options for trinity collegebook of kells on their website which shows they offer a regular ticket at the door for 10 or online fast track ticket for for old library exhibition and book of kells then i found a link on their website for the trinity college tour which is a scheduled 35 minute guided tour of the four squares of the campus followed. The magnificent book of kells is widely regarded as irelands most valuable national treasure. I recommend you hire yourself one of the students inside the college to give you a tour of this very old university with lovely grounds and a wonderful story. Cie tour highlight book of kells at trinity college book of kells at trinity college the book of kells trinity college library sometimes known as the book of columba is an illuminated manuscript gospel book in latin, containing the four gospels of the new testament together with. Trinity college dublin, irland omdomen tripadvisor. Scolar press for trinity college library dublin, 1994. Trinity college dublin ireland is the author of the book of kells 4. The book of kells, the oldest book in ireland is kept there. The book of kells exhibition is a mustsee on the itinerary of all visitors to dublin.
This website uses cookies to improve your experience. A place at dublins university is highly soughtafter, and its not hard to see why. Book of kells, trinity college library the long room, shops, pubs a stop. Snabbspar easy access book of kells tour med dublin castle. The extraordinary book and the impressive long room at trinity college library attract a growing public each year.
It has been in trinity since shortly after the college was founded. Authenticity tours offers a combined ticket which incorporates discounts on the cost of a guided tour of trinity college dublin and the admission fee to the book. The book of kells here, is a manuscript of the gospel. A walk around trinity college in dublin, inside the narrow room library and outside the building that houses the book of kells subscribe. Lasting 35 minutes, the tour encompasses the four major squares of the college. Its a few weeks to go before celebrating seachtain na gaeilge, the irish language week 5 th to 17 th march, so we took the opportunity to discover a monument of irish culture. 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. Discover one of the most important highlights of irish heritage on this early access fully guided tour. The book of kells is not the only rare irish manuscript in. It is indeed an interesting place to explore and spend some time at. The book of kells and the old library exhibition dublin 2020 all.
Snabbspar easy access book of kells tour med dublin castle 559 omdomen. The fairytale traveler experience at the book of kells. Let us arrange your groups visit to the trinity college and the book of kells, which are one of the most popular sites in dublin and a mustsee for your group in. It was created in a columban monastery in either britain or ireland and may have had. Fasttrack access book of kells and dublin castle tour dublin.
The book of kells is not the only rare irish manuscript in town four newly restored early irish illuminated manuscripts go on display today in trinity college thu, jun 1, 2017, 05. But despite visiting dublin on numerous occasions, i had never visited one of the most famous books, in one of the most famous libraries, in the world the book of kells in the trinity college library. Authenticity tours offers a combined ticket which incorporates discounts on the cost of a guided tour of trinity college dublin and the admission fee to the book of kells and old library exhibition. The book of kells and the old library exhibition dublin, irland. This tour involves essentially a walking tour of dublin. Book of kells, dublin ticket price timings address. 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. Before viewing the famous book, visitors pass through an excellent exhibition based on the book of kells and other important books written in monasteries around ireland from the 9 th century. Thomas burgh built the old library building in the 18 th century. See more ideas about book of kells, illuminated manuscript and celtic art. A ticket to the book of kells includes access to the trinity college librarys long room, where youll find an original copy of the 1916 proclamation of the irish republic and a medieval harp. Trinity college book of kells tour trinity college. Learn about its dense symbolism and rich ornamentation. Visit the trinity college library, home to the famous book of kellswidely considered among the most important of all irelands ancient treasures.
The book of kells is the centrepiece of an exhibition which attracts over 500,000 visitors to trinity college dublin each year. Book of kells early access and dublin castle guided tour 2020. Situated just off grafton street in the heart of dublin, trinity is perfectly located to explore the city. Visiting the book of kells at trinity college library, dublin. Learn about the storied history of the old library and some of the treasures contained within on our book of kells tour, examining how the light of learning shined brightly in dublin throughout the middle ages, and learning how the unbelievably intricate illuminated. The 690page book of kells is the centerpiece of the turning darkness into light exhibition which attracts over 500,000 visitors to trinity college every. Visit the book of kells at trinity college what to see. There are fantastic informational displays leading. By clicking accept, you consent to the collection of this nonsensitive data. The old library and the book of kells is a lovely library thats often crowded. Trinity college and the book of kells, dublin city.