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. 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. Book of kells digital collections tcd trinity college dublin. Box of 16 notecards by trinity college library, dublin. From library journal this is essentially a scholarly introduction to the book of kells, the ancient illuminated manuscript of the gospels housed at trinity college in dublin. Trinity college dublin is right in the heart of dublin and served well by cross city buses. The dart stations of pearse street, tara street and connolly station are a short walk away. Avoid the crowds and explore irish history in peace on this book of kells and dublin castle exterior tour. Customize your trip by adding transats trinity college book of kells in dublin and infuse a little excitement into your vacation. The text is laced with 117 mostly color photographs of the books beautifully illustrated pages.
Discover the book of kells through trinity college s free. Fortyeight pages and details in color from the manuscript in trinity college, dublin selected by peter brown on. The book of kells is the worlds most famous medieval manuscript and dates from the 9th century. Trinity college and the book of kells trinity college dublin. There are two luas stops situated less than a minutes walk from trinity college. Discover the book of kells online through trinity college. We took a viator tour of trinity college that included the dublin castle. The book of kells exhibition is located in the 18th century old library building in the heart of trinity college dublin. The book of kells and the old library exhibition dublin 2020 all. With over 2000 of the oldest books housed in this gorgeous library, plus the book of kells, the 9th century gospel manuscript, what else could you ask for. New research is rewriting the history of the worlds most famous early medieval manuscript a lavishly illustrated 1,200yearold copy of the gospels known today as the book of kells. Book of kells removed from public display through march. Trinity college dublins old library and book of kells.
Housed within the old library building, the book of kells is a precious 9th century manuscript, featuring an exquisite combination of. Trinity college book of kells tour trinity college dublin. I had heard it mentioned more times than i can count but was not sure what. I am doing some research into ticket options for trinity collegebook of kells on their website. 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, which is on display in trinity college, was written around the year 800 ad and is one of the most beautifully illustrated manuscripts in the world. 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.
Located in the heart of the city centre in trinity college dublin, the exhibition displays the book of kells, a. Mark and i decided to take a tour in order to skip the long lines and have a historian to tell us. I arrived at the library exhibit entrance and purchased my ticket to view the book just before it started to rain. Directions to trinity and the book of kells exhibit. Book of kells the library of trinity college dublin trinity college. Our guide was a trinity history student and he was full of unique stories, both historical and folklore. The book of kells is irelands greatest cultural treasure and the worlds most famous medieval manuscript. It is the oldest university in ireland, founded in 1592 by queen elizabeth i, and is famous for its graduates such as swift, goldsmith, wilde and beckett. The book of kells at trinity college in dublin will be removed from public display from november. While trinity college has quite a lot of charm, history, and a beautiful campus, its the housing of the book of kells inside the old library that drew us in. The book of kells and trinity college had been on my must see list for years.
X certain sections of our website may not work with the. The book of kells attracts around 500,000 visitors to trinity college dublin every year, and functions for many both in ireland and further afield as a cultural. Trinity college and the book of kells trinity college was founded in 1592 by queen elizabeth i of england. The book of kells is to be removed from public display in trinity college dublin for four months from next monday, due to conservation works.
The book of kells and the old library exhibition dublin. Trinity college in dublin, to be exact, holds many a wondrous treasure for the insatiable scholar and fewer curiosities for the vaguely obligated tourist. The rich history of trinity college dublin makes for compelling reading. Trinity college dublin, ireland published for trinity college library, dublin by scolar press, 1994 art 603 pages.
Today it remains a vibrant, cosmopolitan campus in the heart of dublin. Trinity college was founded in 1592 by queen elizabeth i of england. It is a richly decorated copy of the four gospels and portrays the life of jesus christ. An illustrated introduction to the manuscript in trinity college, dublin second edition 8600299600. My soul road trip added a new photo at trinity college book of kells. Published on dec 5, 2015 a visit to trinity college and the trinity college library to see the ancient book of kells truly made my dublin travel experience more complete. Book of kells the library of trinity college dublin. Discover the fascinating world of medieval ireland through the worldfamous book of kells, with this online history course from trinity college dublin. The book of kells trinity college dublin ms 58 contains the four gospels in latin based on the vulgate text which st jerome completed in 384ad, intermixed. Skip to main content trinity college dublin, the university of dublin. As part of ongoing conservation and preservation plans for the old library of trinity college dublin, the display area for the book of kells is undergoing necessary works, which will require the removal of the original manuscript from public display from november 2019 until early march 2020.
Trinity college is home to the famous book of kells. 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. The monastery, like many early christian communities, came under the threat of viking raids. Book of kellstrinity college the book of kells and the. The library at trinity college, dublin displays a different page from the book of kells each day image credit. I would do this again to spend more time on the kells. Whether a rousing account of the history of women in the college, or a lushly illustrated coffee table edition, trinitys book collection will both exhilarate and delight. Renewal of the visitor center of the famous book of kells, in trinity college library dublin. The magnificent old library built in the 18th century houses the book of kells a 9thcentury. Ireland and the book of kells history course futurelearn. Only a short time was spent with the book of kells and the rooms were very crowded.
Trinity college, was founded in 1592 by elizabeth i, it looks like the ideal of an impressive, refined, oldworld college, with georgian stone buildings and perfectly manicured green lawns. The book of kells museums and attractions dublin city. Visit trinity college dublin and the book of kells exhibition. For me, it held one of the crown jewels of literature, the book of kells. 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. Apr 21, 2020 the book of kells exhibition is a mustsee on the itinerary of all visitors to dublin. The book of kells is a beautifully illuminated medieval manuscript that contains the four gospels of the new testament in latin written on 680 pages of prepared calfskin. Fortyeight pages and details in color from the manuscript in trinity college, dublin. The book of kells, the book of kells exhibition, trinity. 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. One of the different things that highlight trinity college in dublin is the book of kells which is a 9th century illuminated manuscript that contains the.
Written on vellum and containing a latin text of the gospels, it is one of the most popular sights in dublin. During our trip to dublin we spent some time checking out the book of kells and trinity college. Housed at the library of trinity college dublin, the book of kells is one of the mustsees on the itinerary of visitors to dublin. No book evokes such passion amongst art lovers as the 9th century illuminated manuscript known as the book of kells. The book of kells is being removed to accommodate for conservation works at the dublin institution. At trinity college, the two main tourist destinations are the book of kells and the long room in the old library. The book of kells and the trinity college library are mustsees when visiting dublin, ireland. Welcome to the old library and the book of kells exhibition within historic trinity college dublin. The campus is situated in the middle of the busy city, but within its gates, everything is composed and quiet. Book of kells united nations educational, scientific and cultural. Visit the trinity college library, home to the famous book of kells widely considered among the most important of all irelands ancient treasures.
Book of kells, trinity college the book of kells and the. An illustrated introduction to the manuscript in trinity college, dublin second edition by bernard meehan beautiful by far the best modern short account of one of the great monuments of early irish civilization required reading for anyone interested in the subject. An illustrated introduction to the manuscript in trinity college dublin. Trinity collegebook of kells dublin, ireland landmark.
Going into our visit i honestly did not know much about the book of kells. An illustrated introduction to the manuscript in trinity college, dublin second edition by bernard meehan. This is essentially a scholarly introduction to the book of kells, the ancient illuminated manuscript of the gospels housed at trinity college in dublin. Dating back to around 800 ad, the book of kells is an illuminated manuscript of gospels created and intricately designed by celtic monks. But it wasnt just forces of nature with which the monks had to contend. Book of kells in trinity transports history buffs to. Trinity collegebook of kells dublin, ireland youtube. Trinity to shelve book of kells for four months the irish times. The book of kells trinity college dublin ms 58 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.
840 1348 172 1435 615 1392 1163 1368 1041 919 183 1229 337 89 285 329 617 747 693 557 28 1248 1409 1191 1001 1020 1099 516 752 1433 411 1392 1061 467 821 1194 732 832 1135 847