The book of kells exhibit and the old library are well worth the time and cost. Would recommend booking online and arriving earlier in the day. Visit trinity college dublin and the book of kells exhibition. At trinity college, the two main tourist destinations are the book of kells and the long room in the old library. A visit to the book of kells at the old library in trinity college dublin is a journey through some of irelands most iconic cultural heritage. The book of kells is the centrepiece of an exhibition which attracts over 500,000 visitors to trinity college in dublin each year jeff pioquintoflickr. Visitors can combine a tour here with a visit to nearby dublin castle. These relics included the two gospels, one of them probably the book of kells, the other perhaps the book of durrow.
Trinity college was founded in 1592 by queen elizabeth i of england. The book of kells exhibition is located in the 18th century old library building in the heart of trinity college dublin. Apr 21, 2020 the book of kells exhibition is a mustsee on the itinerary of all visitors to dublin. Irelands most prized artifact, the book of kells is an illuminated 680page version of the four gospels written in latin. Reproductions from the manuscript in trinity college, dublin slipcased by francoise henry and john kennedy jan 1, 1974 4. Discover the book of kells through trinity colleges free. The book of kells is one of irelands most famous cultural treasures, and can be found carefully preserved and on display in trinity college, dublin.
It is a masterpiece of medieval art that beautifully depicts the four gospels in fullpage of. The book of kells is the worlds most famous medieval manuscript and dates from the 9th century. The 9thcentury manuscript was composed by monks on vellum or prepared. The book of kells is an illuminated manuscript gospel book in latin, containing the four gospels of the new testament together with various prefatory texts and tables. The book of kells is an amazing book of manuscripts created in ireland. This manuscript is the finest example of insular art in existence. Were on the cusp of events that may not be on your radar. 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. The book of kells and trinity college had been on my must see list for years.
Fasttrack access book of kells and dublin castle tour. Discover the book of kells in dublin with parallel. The book of kells is a handwritten manuscript version of. 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. It is a richly decorated copy of the four gospels and portrays the life of jesus christ.
Housed within the old library building, the book of kells is a precious 9th century manuscript, featuring an exquisite combination of ornate latin text and. Today it remains a vibrant, cosmopolitan campus in the heart of dublin. Learn about its dense symbolism and rich ornamentation. Bought a timed ticket for 10 am, so had most of the tourists in dublin. We entered directly for a morning tour time with online passes, but later in the day the queues were. The book of kells at trinity college in dublin will be removed from public display from november 4, 2019 to early march 2020. The book of kells 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. The 9th century book is a richly decorated copy of the four gospels of the life of jesus christ.
Book of kells to be temporarily removed from display at dublins. Book of kells removed from public display through march. Arguably the most famous artifact on display in dublin is the book of kells at trinity college. Book of kells the library of trinity college dublin. The old library book of kells exhibition dublin visitor centre. The book of kells is irelands greatest cultural treasure and the worlds most famous medieval manuscript. The book of kells and the old library exhibition dublin. The book of kells in trinity is considered one of irelands greatest national treasures. The book of kells and the old library exhibition dublin 2020 all. It was created in a columban monastery in either britain or ireland and may have had contributions from various columban institutions from both britain and ireland. The book of kells, one of the great treasures of medieval europe, is an illuminated manuscript gospel book in latin, containing four gospels of. Located in the heart of the city centre in trinity college dublin, the exhibition displays the book of kells, a. Following the rebellion of 1641, the church at kells lay in ruins, and around 1653 the book was sent to dublin by the governor of kells, charles lambert, earl of cavan. Enter the old library at trinity college dublin to see the illuminated manuscript of the book of kells.
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