The book of kells exhibition is a mustsee on the itinerary of all visitors to dublin. I am doing some research into ticket options for trinity collegebook of kells on their. Trinity college old library and book of kells exhibition heritage. View all attractions near trinity college dublin on tripadvisor. For irish people it represents a sense of pride, a tangible link to a positive time in irelands past reflected through its unique art. Generally speaking, the library closes at 1700, though there are some exceptions. Discover the book of kells online through trinity college. Free printed guides available in english, irish, german, french, spanish. 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. You havent been to ireland unless youve seen the book of kells. Bicycles at trinity college, dublin how to see the book of kells for half price or free. Discover the book of kells through trinity colleges free.
Confusion over trinity collegebook of kells tours dublin forum. The book of kells is one of dublins main tourist attractions, but is it worth. The book of kells and the old library exhibition dublin. Tickets are instant, flexible, guaranteed best value and valid for up to 365 days. Is there a fee for visiting the old library not including the book of kells, what is.
The long room and the exhibition remain open for visitors. A free, online course developed by trinity college dublin now allows learners worldwide to explore the history of ireland through the remarkable book of kells one of the worlds most famous. Visit the trinity college library, home to the famous book of kellswidely considered among. Check out the best tours and activities to experience the book of kells. Trinity college old library and book of kells exhibition. The book of kells is to dublin what the mona lisa is to paris and the sistine chapel ceiling is to rome. Trinity to shelve book of kells for four months the irish times. Ticket prices are reduced by 15% during this period. Entrance to trinity college grounds is free, there is a charge for entry to the library and the book of kells exhibition area. For now, i have a free ticket to pat liddys walking tour available from dublin. Group of students blockaded the entrance to trinity college. As part of ongoing conservation plans for the old library, the book of kells has been removed from public display until march 2020. The library is open everyday all year round, except for a period extending from just before christmas into the new year.
Group of students blockaded the entrance to trinity college they said they had blocked the entrance to the book of kells one of the citys top tourist attractions share. A spokeswoman for trinity said the book of kells exhibition would remain. Entry to the little museum and a dublin walking tour are included with the bus ticket. A new, free, online course developed by trinity college dublin will allow learners worldwide to explore the history of ireland through the remarkable book of kells one of the worlds most famous medieval manuscripts. Despite its city centre location, trinity college enjoys a very tranquil and. How to see dublins book of kells for free or half price. Stay at trinity college dublin in the heart of dublin and explore all that tcd has to offer including the book of kells exhibition, trinity gift shop and more. The two ways to avoid paying the 10 fee to see the books of kells are as follows to see the book of kells and the old library for half price, visit 30 minutes before the library closes. The magnificent book of kells is the centrepiece of trinity colleges old. Visit trinity college dublin and the book of kells exhibition. Buy tickets to trinity college old library and book of kells exhibition.
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