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Trinity College & the Book of Kells

Dublin

Ireland's oldest university, founded in 1592, whose cobbled squares and the Old Library with the Book of Kells sit right in the centre of Dublin.

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Trinity College & the Book of Kells — Dublin
Trinity College & the Book of Kells · P. Hughes / CC BY 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)

What it is

Trinity College occupies a walled campus between College Green and Pearse Street. Front Square, the Campanile and the Georgian buildings around it are open to walk through, and the Old Library holds the Book of Kells, a ninth-century illuminated manuscript of the Gospels, along with the Long Room and its 200,000 old books.

The Book of Kells exhibition is the single most visited attraction in the city, so booking a time slot in advance is strongly advised.

Getting there by bus

Almost every cross-city bus passes College Green, Nassau Street or Pearse Street, and the Trinity and Nassau Street stops are within a couple of minutes' walk of Front Gate. The Dawson Luas stop (Green Line) is also close.

The campus is walkable from anywhere in the city centre, so combine it with Grafton Street or the National Museum on Kildare Street.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get to Trinity College & the Book of Kells by public transport?

The nearest stops are Trinity, Pearse St Garda Stn, College Green. Open any of them to see the lines that stop there, or use the Journey Planner for a route from your location to Trinity College & the Book of Kells.

What is the nearest stop to Trinity College & the Book of Kells?

Trinity (stop code 998082), about 100 m from Trinity College & the Book of Kells. On the stop page you can see all the lines that stop there and live arrival estimates.

Where is Trinity College & the Book of Kells located?

Trinity College & the Book of Kells is in Dublin. You can see its exact location and a 3D view at the top of this page.

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