Experts' Choice Award Marsh's Library
11 expert reviews
“Tucked into a quiet street behind St Patrick’s Cathedral lies a handsome Queen Anne-era building, surrounded by pleasant gardens.”
– The Telegraph
Fodor's "When Ireland's first public library was founded and endowed in 1701 by Narcissus Marsh, the Archbishop of Dublin, it was made open to "All Graduates and Gentlemen"." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"This magnificently preserved scholars' library, virtually unchanged in three centuries, is one of Dublin's most beautiful open secrets, and an absolute highlight of any visit." Full review
Time Out "This is the oldest public library in Ireland (and the only 18th-century building still used for its original purpose)." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The first public library in Ireland was built in 1701 by archbishop Narcissus Marsh. There are 25 000 volumes here." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Though you can’t browse the books themselves, selected tomes are displayed according to changing themes. " Full review
Travel + Leisure "One of the most atmospheric spots in Dublin, Marsh’s Library is a hauntingly beautiful building, which has barely changed in three centuries." Full review
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At the back of the library, there are three ornate alcoves with wire doors, used as “reading cages”—readers would have been locked in when they were studying a rare book, to avoid theft.
Atlas Obscura "The oldest public library in Ireland. " Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The first public library in Ireland was built in 1701 by Archbishop Narcissus Marsh." Full review
Independent "The 18th century Marsh’s Library looks exactly as it did 300 years ago, the shelves heaving with giant leather-bound tomes and the intoxicating scent of old books filling the air"
Microguides
May 13, 2022
Frommer's "This caged library, founded in 1701, is the real thing. Unlike Trinity College's Long Room, which is largely for show these days, Marsh's Library is still functioning." Full review
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