The book of kells exhibition is located in the 18th century old library building in the heart of trinity college dublin. Hence they sought to make the manuscript as beautiful as possible in both word and image. Frequently asked questions about the book of kells faqs. Trinity college dublin, founded in 1592 by queen elizabeth 1, provides for a fascinating visit and it is one of irelands top attractions. Directions to trinity and the book of kells exhibit. Lasting 35 minutes, the tour encompasses the four major squares of the college. The book of kells, the book of durrow and the book of armagh are among irelands greatest treasures but these iconic manuscripts are only part of the librarys richly diverse holdings. 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. 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 book of kells and the old library exhibition dublin 2020 all. Our online book of kells brochures are available in the following languages. Visit trinity college dublin and the book of kells exhibition. Please note the exhibition is temporarily closed as a precautionary measure to minimise the spread of. Trinity college dublin, the university of dublin college green dublin 2, ireland t.
Book of kells the library of trinity college dublin. In this way they hoped that the book of kells would invite the viewers of the text into the central mystery of the christian faith. Today, it is housed at trinity college library, dublin which usually has on. Book of kells the library of trinity college dublin trinity college. Book of kells, trinity college library the long room, shops, pubs a stop at bruce. If you would like to know more about the book of kells tour, feel free to get in touch with trinity colleges old library by email, phone, fax or post. Talks on preservation activities in the old library take place monday to friday in the long room at 3pm. Kells abbey was plundered and pillaged by vikings many times in the. We continue to add to our collections, building on existing strengths and advancing into new areas of scholarship. Guided tours visitors and book of kells trinity college dublin. Inspiring generationsthe campaign for trinity college dublin the first major philanthropic campaign in trinity s history. The book of kells was created by people of faith, who believed in jesus christ as the living word of god.
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. Please note the exhibition is temporarily closed as a precautionary measure to minimise the spread of covid19. The book of kells is an illuminated manuscript gospel book in latin, containing the four. The book of kells and the old library exhibition dublin. Talks last 1520 minutes and are free for ticket holders to the book of kells exhibition as well as trinity college students and staff. 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. Trinity is accepting applications for the next academic year 2021. 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. Dublin, trinity is perfectly located to explore the city.
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