Book of kells the long room

I just did a dummy book of kells booking and it let me choose a date and get to checkout. Aug 29, 2018 the ground floor houses the book of kells and the upstairs is where you will see the long room. The book of kells, the long room library in trinity college. Please note the exhibition is temporarily closed as a precautionary measure to minimise the spread of covid19. The old library will remain open to visitors during this time, including the exhibition about the book of kells and other ancient irish manuscripts, and a full colour replica of the book of kells will be on display in the old librarys long room. Our online book of kells brochures are available in the following languages. The long room library at trinity college dublin, ireland atlas. Unfortunately, we werent allowed to take photographs of the book of kells, but it is certainly worth seeing when visiting dublin. The long room is very impressive, the kind of library that all bibliophiles wish was their own. When visiting be prepared to wait to enter, when i visited the wait was 45 minutes. One of the librarys most prized possessions is the book of kells, which is an illuminated manuscript created by celtic monks around the year 800. It also says the tour and the book of kells long room are separate prices.

The exhibition and long room are indeed wheelchair accessible. A ticket to the book of kells includes access to the trinity college librarys long room, where youll find an original copy of the 1916 proclamation of the irish republic and a medieval harp. The 65metre long 2 ft main chamber of the old library, the long room, has been built between 1712 and 1732 and houses 200,000 of the librarys oldest novels. When we stepped outside, i knew at once that coming early was the right decision. The book of kells is the biggest draw to the long room library, an illuminated manuscript of the four gospels, written ca. On the ground floor of the building you will start a self guided tour where you can learn all about the book of kells.

The book of kells is believed to have been started by a group of monks on the scottish island of iona, who later moved with it to kells in co meath around 806ad, probably to escape from viking raiders. The book of kells, the book of kells exhibition, trinity. The book of kells in the old library at trinity college. The ground floor houses the book of kells and the upstairs is where you will see the long room. Learn about the techniques used to bind the books in the long room, from dr john gillis, chief conservator at trinity. Its lined with about a quarter of a million, very old books, as well as sculpture busts of famous scientists, statesmen, writers, philosophers and thinkers from history from homer, aristotle and cicero, to william. It was created in a columban monastery in either britain or ireland and may have had.

Book of kells, trinity college library the long room, shops, pubs a stop at bruce springsteens favorite, chester beatty museum, and dublin. Dec 10, 2010 welcome to the old library and the book of kells exhibition within historic trinity college dublin. The long room the library of trinity college dublin trinity. Ticket prices are reduced by 15% during this period. It is one of the most impressive libraries in the world and one of our favourite places on campus. Sep 12, 2019 we found the long room to be as interesting as the book of kells itself. New yorkers used to visiting the morgan library for their share of antique books might be tempted to skip a visit to dublins book of kells, an illuminated manuscript of the gospel. Oct 04, 2019 the book of kells and the old library exhibition. Built between 1712 and 1732, the long room at trinity colleges old library holds the collections 200,000 oldest books. The tickets can be bought on location the till is located in the souvenir shop, just beside the library entrance or online and give access to both the book of kells and the long room, located on. It has been hotly debated and denied by george lucas but if you go there, you cant help but think this. While there are stairs leading from the book of kells exhibit to the long room library, there is an elevator too.

The long room is nearly 65cm in length and houses 200,000 of the librarys oldest books and is one of the most impressive libraries in the world. The tickets can be bought on location the till is located in the souvenir shop, just beside the library entrance or online and give access to both the book of kells and the long room, located on the floor above. The room is beautifully decorated, even the ceiling is a work of art, so dont forget to look up when you visit. During this period a fullcolor replica of the book of kells will be available to view in the trinitys long room library. Seeing the book of kells in dublin changes in longitude. The admission to see the book of kells is 9 and includes the turning darkness into light exhibit very interesting, even for a nonmuseum lover like me, entrance into the long room, and entrance into the current long room exhibit. We gave the book a quick glance, and then upstairs to meander in the library.

Nov 05, 2015 the book is believed to have been brought to kells following a viking raid on the monastery on the island of iona, scotland, in 806. Talks on preservation activities in the old library take place monday to friday in the long room at 3pm. The exhibition also features access to the long room, one of the worlds most beautiful libraries, that houses 200,000 of trinity colleges oldest books. The book of kells is a 9th century gospel manuscript famous throughout the world. As an irish citizen abroad, i have long enjoyed the trinity gift shop gifts and newslettersyour items have been my book of kells christmas cards, my sisters favourite necklace and jewellery, my two sons st. The long room holds one of the librarys oldest books. The long room and the book of kells at trinity college. Trinity college, the book of kells and the long room. Aug 18, 2018 after visiting the book of kells exhibit, we wandered upstairs to the most incredible library i have ever been in. The book was created sometime around the year 800 but scholars have been unable to determine where.

Step in to the long room with this selection of our favourite clips. Another exhibit includes an original copy of the proclamation of the republic from the easter rising in 1916. Patricks day special tshirts, my brotherinlaws tie and a special gift of the book of kells history and highlights to my doctor in germany. The library is a fantastic place for culture lovers as well as harry potter fans. I loved seeing the book of kells and the long room, and as we left the old library i was wondering how it would have been different if i had come on my own, later in the day. Unfortunately, no photos are allowed inside the book of kells exhibits. Located in the heart of dublin city, a walk through the cobbled stones of trinity college dublin will bring visitors back to the 18th century, when the magnificent old library building was constructed and which displays the book of kells.

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. Discover how the worlds most famous medieval manuscript was made and about the rich symbolism. My friend is an avid reader and as we walked away from the book of kells display i climbed the stairs to the long room before the other two. The old library and the book of kells trinity college dublin. Standing in the long room of the old library is almost overwhelming to think of how many historic books are located in a single place. Apr 03, 2014 the admission to see the book of kells is 9 and includes the turning darkness into light exhibit very interesting, even for a nonmuseum lover like me, entrance into the long room, and entrance into the current long room exhibit. The book of kells is the story of the life of jesus christ, told from four different perspectives, in the gospels of mathew, mark, luke and john. It stands over 200 feet tall and houses over 200,000 of irelands oldest books and manuscripts. Photo courtesy irish welcome tours considering how the book of kells is such a national treasure, if there are no large tour groups present youll get to spend a fair amount of time perusing the latin scrollwork and curlicued art.

The main chamber of the old library is the long room. Right in the heart of downtown dublin is trinity college, where you can find the long room and irelands national treasure the book of kells. Entrance to the grounds of trinity collegethe book of kells, displayed at trinity college, is in a few words, an illuminated manuscript of the four gospels in latin that likely came from iona to kells when viking raiders forced the monks to leave with their relics and books. December light in the long room at the book of kells. You will also be able to visit the long room the main chamber of the old library, see the oldest harp in ireland and also one of the copies of the 1916 proclamation of the irish republic. Photo about the book of kells, the long room library in trinity college library in dublin, ireland. Trinity gift shop official trinity college dublin gifts. The long room and the exhibition remain open for visitors. Jun 15, 2018 also, for a limited time, other early medieval irish manuscripts, including the famous book of armagh are on display in the long room library at the college. The book of kells step in to the long room facebook. When visiting be prepared to wait to enter, when i.

The book of kells, the long room library in trinity. The book of kells is irelands greatest cultural treasure and the worlds most famous medieval manuscript. It was built in the 18th century and you do feel like youve been transported back in time when you enter the long room. Comment below to be entered to win the coaster set below, just say something about your favorite library. Sep 19, 20 on the floor above the book of kells is the famous long room the main space for reading and study in the old library. After seeing the book of kells, take in the floortoceiling bookshelves in the long room at the trinity college library in dublin. A trip to trinity college to see the extraordinary book of kells has so much more to offer than the chance to see the book itself. The book of kells is located in the old library, along with the book of durrow, the book of howth and other ancient texts. Exhibitions are held in the long room to display the rich holdings of the library and encourage further research. At first, the long room had a horizontal ceiling, shelving for books just on the lower degree, and an open gallery. We just returned from the 14 day tour, and waiting in that long line was not worth the book of kells. Visitors can take a trinity tour of campus which includes entry to the book of kells and exhibitions, or enjoy the trinity experience some of the many wonderful things for visitors to enjoy at trinity college dublin.

Although the books are very old, they are not as old as the book of kells. Learn more from helen mcginley, library executive ii at trinity. May 01, 2020 learn about the techniques used to bind the books in the long room, from dr john gillis, chief conservator at trinity. The book of kells and the long room are one of the most popular attractions in dublin so prepare for long lines. Trinity college dublin panorama of long room library. The book of kells exhibition is a mustsee on the itinerary of all visitors to dublin, ireland. A library we were told that inspired george lucas for the jedi archives.

The magnificent old library built in the 18th century houses the book of kells a 9thcentury. This is a photograph of the line up to see the book of kells, just after 9. As part of ongoing conservation plans for the old library, the book of kells has been removed from public display until march 2020. May 27, 2015 trinity college, the book of kells and the long room kerry hammond is back today continuing our series on mysterious and bookish places in ireland. Apr 02, 2017 after seeing the book of kells, take in the floortoceiling bookshelves in the long room at the trinity college library in dublin. Trinity college, the book of kells and the long room kerry hammond is back today continuing our series on mysterious and bookish places in ireland. Pity the scholars who toiled over the book of kells. Talks last 1520 minutes and are free for ticket holders to the book of kells exhibition as well as trinity college students and staff. Its founding might be seen as an act of british social and religious colonialism since only protestants were admitted for nearly three centuries. The book of kells and the old library exhibition dublin 2020 all. The book of kells is an illuminate medieval manuscript that contains the four gospels of the new testament that was created in 800 ad and is considered one of irelands national treasures. For the visitor, it is the old library with its extraordinary long room and the illuminated manuscript known as the book of kells which are of primary interest. Unfortunately, no photos are allowed inside the book of kells. The long room library at trinity college dublin, ireland.

The book of kells museums and attractions dublin city. This illuminated manuscript contains the four gospels of the bibles new testament and other sacred texts, written in latin. 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. Trinity college dublins old library and book of kells youtube. It is also worth mentioning that the campus of trinity college is beautiful and worth exploring. No visit to dublin is complete without viewing the book of kells at trinity college dublin. The long room is widely recognised as one of the most beautiful libraries in the world. The long room in the old library, trinity college, dublin, ireland the book of kells is kept in another part of the library trinity college, dublin, ireland, students walk through parliment square trinity college also home to the book of kells dublin ireland. The book of kells and the long room trinity college is irelands oldest university, established by queen elizabeth i in 1592. Of course the library is best known for the book of kells of which two copies are on display in the. Visitors can combine a tour here with a visit to nearby dublin castle. The pantheon in the library the sculpture busts of long room. Visiting dublin in not complete without a visit to trinity college with the book of kells and the long room library. Were delighted you enjoyed your visit to the long room.

The long room the library of trinity college dublin. The book of kells and the old library exhibition dublin. One of irelands major cultural and artistic treasures, the book of kells and the old library exhibition counts among the oldest texts in the world, dated to the 9th century. The book of kells, tucked away in the magical old library of trinity college dublin sits one of irelands most prized possessions just waiting to be discovered the book of kells, a precious 9 th century manuscript, is an exquisite combination of ornate latin text and intricate illuminations. It has been in trinity since shortly after the college was founded. May 19, 2016 the main chamber in the old library is called the long room. Visit the book of kells and the old library exhibition on.

Your visit to the book of kells starts when you step in to trinitys stunning campus. For conservation reasons, the book of kells is not on display from 4 november 2019 to early march 2020. Have you ever wondered how the long room s 250,000 books are arranged. Oct 28, 2016 is the book of kells exhibit accessible. Aug 29, 2017 i loved seeing the book of kells and the long room, and as we left the old library i was wondering how it would have been different if i had come on my own, later in the day. It is also worth mentioning that the campus of trinity college is.

Be warned that every tourist in dublin will be tromping through these spaces. The long room is the longest library room in ireland and potentially in the whole of europe. The line to see the book of kells was not too long, and we were into the exhibit within 15 minutes. Trinitys long room library is more magical than hogwarts. Book of kells and the treasures of dublin context travel tours. Trinity college long room rick steves travel forum. The debate centers on whether the book was begun on iona and finished at.