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The main chamber of the Old Library is the Long Room; at nearly 65 metres in length, it is normally filled with 200,000 of the Library’s oldest books and is one of the most impressive libraries in the world. Visits to the Old Library can be booked on the Book of Kells Experience website.
- Using The Library
Library Strategy; Policies; Trinity Long Room Hub;...
- The Old Library
Visitors enter through the Library Shop and proceed to the...
- Using The Library
May 28, 2022 · May 28, 2022. DUBLIN — The Long Room, with its imposing oak ceiling and two levels of bookshelves laden with some of Ireland’s most ancient and valuable volumes, is the oldest part of the...
Dec 22, 2012 · $195 per person. Book Now. Built between 1712 and 1732, the Long Room at Trinity College’s Old Library holds the collection’s 200,000 oldest books. The distinctive and beautiful barrel...
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- Some Quick Need-To-Knows About The Long Room in Trinity College
- About The Long Room
- Some Handy Info on The Tour of The Long Room in Trinity College
- Debunking Some Myths
- Things to Do When You Leave The Long Room
- FAQs About The Trinity College Library
Although a visit to the Trinity College Library is fairly straightforward, there are a few need-to-knows that’ll make your visit that bit more enjoyable.
Built between 1712 and 1732 and stretching to 65 metres in length, the Long Room in Trinity College is the longest single-chamber library in the world and houses some 200,000 books. Originally the famous Trinity Library had a flat ceiling, but that changed when the beautiful barrel ceiling was added in 1860 to allow space for more works, as well as...
The tour of the Trinity College Library in Dublin is well worth doing (hit play on the video above and you’ll get a good idea why). Below, you’ll find info on the ins and outs of the tour. Later, you’ll find some need-to-knows about the unfounded Trinity College Harry Potter link.
So, there are several myths that surround the Long Room in Trinity College. The most recent myth is the one surrounding Star Wars (this was a fairly controversial one). The second is the Harry Potter Trinity College link, which seems to have grown legs over the last few years. Here’s what you need to know.
When you leave the Trinity Library, you’re a short walk from some of the best things to do in Dublin, from tours and historical sites to much more. Below, you’ll find a handful of things to see and do a stone’s throw from The Long Room (plus places to eat and where to grab a post-adventure pint!).
We’ve had a lot of questions over the years asking about everything from ‘What is the Trinity College Harry Potter link?’ to ‘Which tour is the best?’. In the section below, we’ve popped in the most FAQs that we’ve received. If you have a question that we haven’t tackled, ask away in the comments section below.
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Dec 31, 2015 · 31. Dec. The Long Room and the book of Kells, in Dublin’s Trinity College Historical Library, are two of Dublin’s most popular attractions. Discover what makes them special and how to visit. Updated 2020. The Old Library of Trinity College Dublin, aka the Long Room, is one of the most beautiful landmarks in Ireland and a site to behold.
Book of Kells & Old Library. From €19 | 45 mins. Entry to the Old Library, Book of Kells & Gaia in the Long Room. Does not include access to the new immersive digital experience. Book Now.
