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Discover a world of knowledge and history at Marsh's Library, Dublin's oldest public library and one of the few remaining 18th-century libraries in the world.
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Marsh's Library, situated in St. Patrick's Close, adjacent to St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin, Ireland is a well-preserved library of the late Renaissance and early Enlightenment. When it opened to the public in 1707 it was the first public library in Ireland.
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Jan 30, 2024 · Ireland’s oldest library dates back to 1707 and is one of the last 18th-century buildings in Ireland still used for its original purpose. In the guide below, you’ll find info on everything from the history of Marsh’s Library and how to visit to its very unique features.
Marsh's Library, in Dublin City, is a beautifully preserved building and is one of the few in Ireland still used for its original purpose. Unchanged since it was established in 1707, it is the oldest public library in Ireland. It contains 25,000 rare and fascinating books, as well as 300 manuscripts.
Top choice in Dublin. 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. Atop its ancient stairs are beautiful dark-oak bookcases, each topped with elaborately carved and gilded gables, and crammed with 25,000 books ...