This college, right in the heart of Dublin city centre, dates back to 1592. The grounds are absolutely beautiful, particularly in Parliament Square and Fellow’s Square and there’s more beauty to see inside. We’d say the most impressive buildings to see are the Old Library full of ancient books including the “Book of Kells” and the Treasury. Another highlight outisde is the famous Campanile in Parliament Square. It’s nearly 100 feet tall and was built in 1853. Access to the chapel is sometimes available too, and that’s well worth seeing. It’s the only chapel in the Republic of Ireland to by shared by all denominations. We were particularly impressed with the huge painted window above the altar. This is an extract from our free Dublin City Guide.
The Old Library at Trinity College, Dublin
Admission to the Old Library and the Books of Kells Exhibition is 9 Euros (2011 prices). Opening times are Monday to Saturday, 9.30am to 5.pm, Sunday (May – September) 9.30am to 4.30pm or (October – April) 12pm to 4.30pm.
Wandering around the outside areas of the Trinity College campus is free but if you want to get the most out of your visit, you should consider a guided tour. An official student-guided walking tour is available. It operates on a scheduled basis daily from Mid-May to the end of September at 10.15am, 10.40am, 11.05am, 11.35am, 12.10pm, 12.45pm, 2.15pm, 3pm and 3.40pm. The campus tour price of 10 Euros (2011 prices) also includes admission to the Old Library and the Book of Kells Exhibition. Tours depart from a desk at the Front Arch of the College and last for 30 minutes. They give an overview of the history of the College, its architecture, famous graduates, and an introduction to the Old Library and the Book of Kells.
Another option is the Dublin Historical Walking Tour which is led by gradutaes of Trinity College and starts at the main gates before taking you around the grounds. It consistently gets good review from people who’ve been on it
Front Square at Trinity College, Dublin
LOCATION, DIRECTIONS & CONTACT
Address: Trinity College Dublin, College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland
Tel: + 353 1 896 1000
There are several ways to enter the campus of Trinity College, but the grandest way is through the main entrance at the bottom of Grafton Street right in the city centre of Dublin. The Dublin Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tour stops at Trinity College too.
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