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Trinity College Dublin, Dublin

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#3 of 697 in Historic Sites in Ireland
Must see · University / School · Historic Site
To soak up the academic atmosphere of a historical university, take a student-guided tour of Trinity College Dublin. Established by Queen Elizabeth I over four centuries ago, this college is one of the country's major architectural landmarks, its campus boasting numerous well-maintained Georgian and Victorian buildings. The college library holds 250,000 rare volumes, most notably the "Book of Kells," a lavishly decorated sacred text created around the year 800. End your day with a visit to the science gallery, featuring engaging exhibits about the relationship between art and science. Check online for available tour dates and times, and remember to pick up your library tickets at the university's front gate. Using our world travel planner, Dublin attractions like Trinity College Dublin can form part of a personalized travel itinerary.
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Tours to Trinity College Dublin

FROM $59 BOOK WITH VIATOR Fast-track Easy Access Book of Kells Tour with Dublin Castle
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  • By Tim D
    A lovely build university and a great academic feel aura to it. Not much to do other than the library tour though.  more »
  • By markhJ1875HH
    It was a lovely sunny day and we spent a pleasant 30 minutes wandering around admiring the building of Trinity after our trip to see the Book of Kells. Relaxing times  more »
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  • By Paul McDonald
    If you need to find a quite spot outdoors to escape the noise of the traffic this is it. Beautiful architecture, some grass at the back where the rugby and cricket pitch are, and if you’re a tourist, a visit to the library and the book of kells is always worth it! Plenty of good photo opportunities on the grounds too. For people to like hidden treasures, peek inside the geology building doors for a Harry Potter worthy stairwell & the skeleton of a now extinct Irish animal.
  • By João Castel-Branco
    Trinity college is a perfect place to visit in Dublin. The library, the buildings, the university, everything is really nice. It's exactly on the city centre so perfect to for a walk.
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