The Book of Kells & Old Library

"This extraordinary hand-drawn manuscript of the four Gospels, dating from the year 800, is one of Ireland's jewels, and with elaborate scripting and colorful illumination, it is undeniably magnificent." Full review

"To the south of the square is the Old Library, built in a rather severe style by Thomas Burgh between 1712 and 1732." Full review

"A 1960's Brutalist building set amid Trinity College's brilliant historic setting creates stark architectural contrast and delightful dissonance." Full review

"'Kelly's Book', as it still gets called occasionally, is Trinity's most famous artefact, but it suffers slightly from Mona Lisa syndrome." Full review

"This hand-drawn manuscript of the four gospels, dating to the year 800, is one of Ireland’s national treasures." Full review

"The Book of Kells – a richly decorated Gospel manuscript with a tempestuous history dating back to the 9th century – is one of Ireland's great cultural treasures and is simply not to be missed." Full review

"Founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I, Trinity College is Ireland's oldest and most notable college. Among its alumni are such renowned writers as Jonathan Swift and Oscar Wilde. Today,..." Full review

"One of Ireland’s national treasures, this magnificent hand-drawn manuscript of the four gospels, dating to the year 800, with elaborate calligraphy and colorful illumination drawn by Irish monks." Full review