Even our teens felt like they just entered in hogwarts. Like the long room at trinity college old library in dublin, with its barrelvaulted. Magical libraries that look like theyre from harry potter travel. The librarys prize possession is the book of kells, an illuminated manuscript created by celtic monks around the year 800. A new, free, online course developed by trinity college dublin will allow learners worldwide to explore the history of ireland through the book of kells. This article describes the book of kells as a christian text. Book of kells old library trinity college a must see the. Harry potter library trinity college dublin, dublin. Meghan vows to return to trinity college library to see. Also incorporating the long room, the old library is one of irelands biggest tourist. The book of kells is located in the old library, along with the book of durrow, the book of howth and other ancient texts. You can take the dart to either pearse street, tara street or connolly stations, which are all a.
An oasis of tranquility in the teeming center of dublin, this campus of wide. It is known for its worldrenowned artistry, as well as its many hidden secrets and mysteries dating back to the 800. Prince harry and meghan markle mobbed by fans on dublin. While the book of kells is why everybody visits this library, it is nice to soak in the atmosphere of the long room, which feels you are transported to the library at hogwarts in harry potter movies. Feb 19, 2012 who wouldnt want to explore a library full of magic. Trinitys long room library is more magical than hogwarts. Visited trinity college in particular to see the book of kells and visit the great library which was featured in the potter films. Harry potter the book of kells and the old library. 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.
Situated just off grafton street in the heart of dublin, trinity is perfectly located to explore the city. Book online so you dont have to wait for tickets and try to get there early before the crowds. Book of kells colouring book lot harry potter far side gallery 4 beautiful citi. The old library with the book of kells is always of interest but the long room is not to be missed one of the most beautiful libraries in the world.
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. Aug 15, 2019 after a viking raid which killed many members of their community they moved inland to kells, county meath about 70 kilometers northwest of dublin and continued work on the book. Even today, surrounded by similarly scaled buildings, it is imposing and dominates the view of the university from nassau street. Fasttrack easy access book of kells tour with dublin castle. Bicycles at trinity college, dublin how to see the book of kells for half price or free. The books of kells exhibition was well done and worth the walk through as well. Dublin has several of those wonderfully musty oldworld libraries that look like theyre lifted straight from harry potter. Many people compare the long room in trinity college to the library from harry potter. Visitors can explore the collection or simply ogle the architecture in the 200foot long room, which is lined with 200,000 books. Bbc royal correspondent peter hunt reported via twitter earlier today may 17 that the queens day in dublin also saw her visiting trinity college, where she and prince philip saw the historic book of kells.
A download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Jul 11, 2018 prince harry and meghan markles royal wedding 101 photos. Mar 06, 2016 the book of kells and the old library exhibition. The book of kells was completed back in 800 ad, and is widely regarded as. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time i comment. Book your tickets online for the book of kells and the old library exhibition, dublin. Seeing the book of kells in dublin changes in longitude. A pipe bomb was found on a dublin bound passenger bus just hours before the queens visit. Harry potter and the book of kells trinity college dublin.
The book of kells and the old library exhibition dublin 2020 all. Please boycott trinity college dublin tours and the book of kells in solidarity with students. T wo torchwaving security men guard the entrance to the private prep school, founded in 1949 by the duchess dowager headford. 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.
Apr 17, 20 the book of kells and the old library exhibition. Considered to be irelands greatest national treasure, the book of kells isnt the only. Jan 22, 2014 during our trip to dublin we spent some time checking out the book of kells and trinity college. Trinity tour book of kells harry potter shoot location. Trinity offers iconic meeting and event space, stylish dining and over 600 bedrooms on its historical campus. Room in trinity college is handsdown one of the best things to do in dublin. In fact, im not even talking the lord of the rings old.
The university library was impressive they filmed part of the harry potter movies there. The book of kells and the old library exhibition dublin all you. The book of kells and the book of armagh, housed in st patricks cathedral church of ireland. Long room certainly had the wow factor but not blown. Book of kells colouring book lot harry potter far side.
This illuminated manuscript contains the four gospels of the bibles new testament and other sacred texts, written in latin. Trinity cares more about tourists than its students, and has imposed new extortionate fees that will hit students who are already disadvantaged hardest. Harry potter in dublin the book of kells and the old. Apr 8, 2020 the book of kells exhibition is a mustsee on the itinerary of all visitors to dublin. The book of kells and the old library exhibition, dublin. The guide gave a lot of information out in a light hearted manner and kept us interested throughout. Book of kells out for restoration but still informative tour of this. Its detail and exquisite western calligraphy is considered one of the worlds finest examples of medieval art. This tour is the only way to see the book of kells. Trinity college dublin all you need to know before you go. The book of kells is housed in trinity college library, irelands most prestigious university. The book of kells, or the leabhar cheanannaisi, is an illuminated manuscript of the gospels dating from c. The book of kells is old and im not talking first harry potter old.
Jan 29, 2020 the book of kells is old and im not talking first harry potter old. Details about book of kells colouring book lot harry potter far side gallery 4 beautiful citi. The book of kells in the old library, trinity college dublin, irleand. Incredible setting with the library used in harry potter. Situated just off grafton street in the heart of dublin. 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.
Visit the book of kells and the old library exhibition on your trip to. These 20 libraries around the world look like a harry potter set biblioteca real gabinete portugues. Apr 24, 2020 the book of kells exhibition is a mustsee on the itinerary of all visitors to dublin. Harry potter scene the book of kells and the old library. Located in the heart of the city centre in trinity college dublin, the exhibition displays the book of kells, a. Trinity tour book of kells harry potter shoot location ireland. The tour takes 35 minutes and covers the history of trinity college as well as the book of kells. The ultimate dublin to galway road trip worn passports. Prince harry and meghan markles royal wedding 101 photos.
The book of kells by bernard meehan, hardcover barnes. Trinity colleges incredible home to the book of kells is the one everyone knows, but a mustsee none the less. Harry potter scenes that should not have been cut deleted scenes duration. The best way to get to the book of kells exhibition is to take public transportation. Take your time here because when you walk into next room with the actual book. With over 2000 of the oldest books housed in this gorgeous library, plus the book of kells, the 9th century gospel manuscript, what else could you ask for. The book of kells exhibit is located on the campus of trinity college in the heart of dublin. Visiting the book of kells at trinity college library, dublin. How to see dublins book of kells for free or half price. Long room certainly had the wow factor but not blown away by the book of kells exhibition.
Visiting the long room at trinity college library in dublin the. Take me away 23 old libraries, trinity college dublin, college. Going into our visit i honestly did not know much about the book of kells. Prince harry and meghan markle mobbed by fans on dublin tour. You enter a room with large poster size copies of the book of kells and videos explaining more about it. 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. Discover one of the most important highlights of irish heritage on this early access fully guided tour.
Discover the book of kells through trinity colleges free online course irish american mom see more. Who wouldnt want to explore a library full of magic. I love losing myself in their pages on a rainy day. The book of kells the book of kells, dating from about 800 ce, is a beautifully decorated manuscript of the four gospels. 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. We went on the tour of the 500 year old trinity college dublin campus. London hundreds of wellwishers turned out to catch a glimpse of prince harry and his wife, the former actress meghan markle, as they. It makes you feel as if you are at hogwarts from harry potter. It contains the four gospels of the new testament in latin and was believed to be created around 800 ad. A walk around trinity college in dublin, inside the narrow room library and outside the building that houses the book of kells subscribe like, comment and subscribe for more. Harry potter fans will recognise the library the book of. If you visit take your time to absorb the information and get the best from the exhibits.
The book of kells is displayed at the end of an exhibit titled turning darkness into light which provides historical context for the manuscript. Enjoy ease of access with online fasttrack ticket entry to the book of kells. Subscribe this link opens in a new tab contact us advertise content. The book of kells exhibition is here as well as the old library, which was used as a base to create the library seen in harry potter films. It is a jaw dropping room and a must see while in dublin. I went on this amazing trip with my lovely language exchange friend tia. These eight magical libraries from across the globe look as though they were plucked from the harry potter books. Famed as the home to the book of kells, this room is surrounded by. You will explore the 9th book of kells rich ornamentation, multilayered symbolism and meaning. I had heard it mentioned more times than i can count but was not sure what it was, how big it was and why it was so important.
The duke and duchess of sussex, prince harry and meghan markle pictured in trinity college after their visit to the book of kells. The book of kells and the book of armagh, housed in st patricks cathedral church of ireland, armagh. Be sure to peek at the book of kells, a priceless illuminated manuscript thats housed here. The book is believed to have been created in 800ad in an irish monastery and the latin manuscript is 340 folios, a. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of kells. This is a manuscript containing the 4 gospels of the new testament written in latin by irish monks in the year 800. Dec 17, 20 the long library and the book of kells exhibit in dublin by christa thompson the old library at trinity college in dublin where the book of kells exhibit permanently lives by christa thompson 20 it is a masterwork of western calligraphy and represents the pinnacle of insular illumination. Generally speaking, the library closes at 1700, though there are some exceptions. Oct 28, 2016 how to get to the book of kells exhibit. Magical libraries that look like theyre from harry potter. The tour of the book of kells and dublin castle plus a very informative walk between the two places made for a fascinating couple of hours. The librarys prize possession is the book of kells, an illuminated manuscript. Trinity college library in dublin old books, new books, and the book of.
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