It is held as part of the manuscript, print, and book cultures research theme, in association with the trinity long room hub, the faculty of arts, humanities, and social sciences, and the library of trinity college dublin. Situated just off grafton street in the heart of dublin, trinity is perfectly located to explore the city. Trinity college travel guidebook must visit attractions. Jan 22, 2014 book of kells is the first exhibit you enter.
Harry potter and the book of kells trinity college dublin. Fainche ryan explores the hidden meanings behind the illustrations of the book of kells. Trinity is a highly ranked university, but it also attracts hordes of tourists, many on walking tours. We had to wait for a few minutes before we were able to get close to the display. Dublin castle is definitely worth it and christchurch cathedral is magnificent you can go into the crypt which was an amazing experience. Situated at trinity college in dublin, the long room is as magical as hogwarts. Feb 24, 2017 located at trinity college in central dublin is the old library with the long room, situated. John thornburn is an artist, mildmannered and nonviolent. An interesting tour of trinity college, the old library and book of kells. Beat the crowds for earlyaccess to the old library in trinity college to get an upclose look at this celebrated text. Dublin, where the book of kells is on permanent exhibition. Looks like a palace complex and the guides who are students show you gladly around the campus with the library, squares, book of kells, science gallery etc.
You can take the dart to either pearse street, tara street or connolly stations, which are all a short walk away. It is held as part of the manuscript, print, and book cultures research theme, in association with the trinity long room hub, the faculty of arts, humanities, and. It was stolen in the 11th century, at which time its cover was torn off and it was thrown into a ditch. I love losing myself in their pages on a rainy day. Book of kells vs chester beatty library rick steves. At trinity college in dublin, ireland, there is a library for harry potter to study magic. The earliest ones were commissioned in 1743 and the identity of some of them is no longer known. Most people visit primarily to see the famous book of kells, just one of a wonderful collection of precious books in the old library.
The tour takes 35 minutes and covers the history of trinity college as well as the book of kells. Trinity college, dublin old library, houses the famous book of kells. The book is believed to have been created in 800ad in an irish monastery and the latin manuscript is 340 folios, a. The old library the library of trinity college dublin trinity. Famed as the home to the book of kells, this room is surrounded by marble busts of famed philosophers, and writers.
Trinity college, book of kells and old library the book. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of kells. The book of kells exhibit is located on the campus of trinity college in the heart of dublin. Jan 29, 2020 the book of kells is old and im not talking first harry potter old.
Fans of the harry potter films will instantly recognize it as the inspiration for the dining scenes at hogwarts. The university of texas at austin recommended for you. Magical libraries that look like theyre from harry potter. It was created in a columban monastery in either britain or ireland and may have had. These eight magical libraries from across the globe look as though they were plucked from the harry potter books. The book of kells is worth seeing and i really enjoyed the trinity college tour led by a lovely young student who looked just like harry potter. I went on this amazing trip with my lovely language exchange friend tia. Located in the heart of the city centre in trinity college dublin, the exhibition displays the book of kells, a. Line waiting for admission to the book of kells exhibition in the old library. Trinity tour book of kells harry potter shoot location ireland.
Paradicsom a konyvek szerelmeseinek ertekelesek errol. I was delighted to hear that as an alumni of this world famous university my visit was. Welcome to the old library and the book of kells a must see on the itinerary of all. The book of kells kindle edition by sullivan, edward. A download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The magnificent book of kells is widely regarded as irelands most valuable national treasure. Nov 12, 2017 the grounds of trinity college dominate a large swath of central dublin on the south side of the liffey. Learn more about the book of kells with trinitys free online co. I have visited trinity college and the book of kells exhibit several dozen times, and i never grow tired of this beautiful place and this magnificent exhibit. Gall in the hills above lake constance in switzerland was founded in the 8 c. Oct 17, 2016 these eight magical libraries from across the globe look as though they were plucked from the harry potter books. She has also written the damiano trilogy, the chronicles of a wizards young son, set during an alternate history version of the italian renaissance.
College green trinity college dublin, dublin 2, ireland. To make ends meet, he teaches some courses in celtic design. This official guide by the former keeper of manuscripts at the library of trinity college, dublin, where the book of kells is on permanent display, provides fascinating insights into one of the greatest surviving examples of medieval art. Small cafe and also nice lawn to sit on enjoying the architecture of the university. The book of kells exhibition welcome to the old library and the book of kells a must see on the itinerary of all visitors to dublin. 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. This irish gospel book contains 268 pages4 folioswith the latin gospels according to matthew, mark, luke and john.
The book of kells by bernard meehan, hardcover barnes. Also incorporating the long room, the old library is one of irelands biggest tourist attractions, and holds thousands of rare, and in many cases very early, volumes. Oct 28, 2016 the book of kells exhibit is located on the campus of trinity college in the heart of dublin. The book of kells is irelands greatest cultural treasure and the worlds. Fur harry potter fans the book of kells and the old library. The book of kells, dating from about 800 ce, is a beautifully decorated manuscript of the four gospels. One thing to note is the area around the book of kells is not huge. Inside is housed the book of kells a 9thcentury gospel manuscript famous throughout the world. Are you making a trip to the wizarding world of harry potter. I love learning, i love history, i love to hear other brains buzzing, i love the spaces that accommodate and encourage learning and thinking, i love libraries, i love books, i love art and markmaking, i love paper, i love painting and. 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. The best way to get to the book of kells exhibition is to take public transportation. Famous university founded in 1592 by charter of queen elisabeth. 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.
Bandai dc comics disney funko gundam harry potter lego architecture loungefly marvel comics pokemon pusheen star wars studio ghibli. In fact, im not even talking the lord of the rings old. Her debut novel, tea with the black dragon, won the john w. Visiting the book of kells at trinity college library, dublin. The long room the library of trinity college dublin. It is lined with 48 marble busts of philosophers, writers and men connected with trinity college. The book of kells site is open daily with varying hours by season may to september.
Get the most out of your chance to see the precious 9thcentury book of kells by beating the. Many people compare the long room in trinity college to the library from harry potter. They didnt actually film here but replicated the great hall in the film studio. The book of kells is located in the old library, along with the book of durrow, the book of howth and other ancient texts. See more ideas about book of kells, celtic art and trinity college dublin. T wo torchwaving security men guard the entrance to the private prep school, founded in 1949 by the duchess dowager headford. The atmosphere in trinity college is quiet but this is due to the aweinspiring architecture of this library that spans the length of 2 feet. This book is a good explanation of the book, ranging down to artistic minutia of its letters and pictures. The library is a fantastic place for culture lovers as well as harry potter fans.
Apr 17, 20 the book of kells and the old library exhibition. A contemporary couple journeys back in time to ancient ireland in this delightful fantasy by the author of tea with the black dragon. The old library and the book of kells trinity college dublin. Trinity college, book of kells and old library the book of. Books 17 the rich history of trinity college dublin makes for compelling reading.
Book your tickets online for the book of kells and the old library exhibition, dublin. It takes its name from the abbey of kells, the abbey that was home to the manuscript for many years, but now it is on permanent display in. Trinity offers iconic meeting and event space, stylish dining and over 600 bedrooms on its historical campus. Net harry potter reizigersbeoordelingen the book of kells and. Macavoy is a highly acclaimed author of imaginative and original science fiction and fantasy novels. May 19, 2020 the book of kells exhibition is a mustsee on the itinerary of all visitors to dublin. Then, tour dublin castle to gain insight into irish history spanning 3 millennia. The library was built between 1712 and 1732 and by 1860 the roof was raised to get room for the more. After a viking raid, the book was moved to kells, ireland, sometime in the 9th century. The book of kells exhibition is a mustsee on the itinerary of all visitors to dublin, ireland.
The book of kells and the old library exhibition dublin. Trinity college in dublin, ireland looks incredibly beauti. The beyond the book of kells lecture series is lead by dr mark faulkner of trinity colleges school of english. The long room is the inspiration for hogwarts library and is even more. Long room certainly had the wow factor but not blown away by the book of kells exhibition. Harry potter the book of kells and the old library. Its freshness and magnificence are all connected by harry potters magic world. Paradicsom a konyvek szerelmeseinek tekintsen meg 21 922, utasok altal irt ertekelest, 8 960 valodi fenykepet es nagyszeru ajanlatokat a tripadvisoron dublinban, irorszag. This is a wonderful place to visit especially if you love books and libraries. It is illustrated with 12 decorated pages,written and illuminated by irish monks around 750 in ireland.
Trinity is one of the oldest universities in the world and one of the most beautiful, with its imposing buildings and leafy grounds in the heart of dublin city. But the unmistakable highlight, for us and many others, is the book of kells and old library. Its astounding that this place has over 200,000 of the the librarys oldest books. Most of the trinity tour is outside so good to plan for a day when weather is good.
We had to wait for a few minutes before we were able to. Located in the heart of dublin city, a walk through the cobbled stones of trinity college dublin will bring. Trinitys long room library is more magical than hogwarts. Oxford university became world famous from the film harry potter. The book of kells is old and im not talking first harry potter old. There is a secret of voldemorts immortality hidden in the moher cliff in ligaway. Maybe well check out those harry potter movies after seeing a set in person traveling, uncategorized book of kells, castle, cathedral, city centre, dublin, dublin castle, gardens, ireland, library, monument, oconnell, pubs, st. Trinity college library looks like it should be in a harry potter. Trinity college dublin and the book of kells 2014 ireland trip.
There are fantastic informational displays leading into the book of kells. Mar 06, 2016 the book of kells and the old library exhibition. 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. The library looks like its straight out of a harry potter movie. The book of kells and the old library exhibition, dublin. The book of kells is one of historys greatest art works highlighting the four gospels of the new testament with magnificent celtic illustrations of inexhaustible beauty and intricacy. The book is a major dublin attraction and attracts many travelers, particularly during summer. The book of kells was probably produced in a monastery on the isle of iona, scotland, to honor saint columba in the early 8th century.
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