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The Book of Kells

Long Library | Trinity College, Dublin 2, Ireland
01-608-2320
Ranked #53 of 218 attractions in Dublin
4.0 of 5 stars 86 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Libraries
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aw1999
Kansas City, Missouri
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012 NEW

If you're in to religious artifacts or history as a whole, this is a must see! More

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Judith38Cork_Ireland
Cork, Ireland
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60 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012 NEW

This was created by monks and is a very beautiful work of art. More

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paul74_12
Raheny,Dublin,Ireland
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47 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012

Well worth a visit. Stunning library. Only bad side was there can be a long que. But well worth a visit More

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nictravel
Hoboken, New Jersey
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19 reviews
5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012
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I guess I did not know what to expect here but I wasn't wowed by what I did see. The exhibit is rather small and does provide some good details but seeing the books themselves is difficult. There are only 2 books on display and 2 other similar type books but its only a few pages of each (which I... More

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joxxer
Dublin, Ireland
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7 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

Has to be seen to be believed, a book written before printing was invented, every page is a masterpiece More

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abroadinUK
Newcastle, United Kingdom
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19 reviews
5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012

Not that I did not like it, I was just expecting more, I think. Overall it was cool, my friends and I went 30min before closing so we got half price! :) More

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JonathanIreland
Ireland
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14 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012

Not to be missed if you are in Dublin. Mind you, you can only see 2 pages at any one time. More

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Ela_S_87
Lienen, Germany
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9 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

My family and I went to see the Book of Kells in late Ocotober 2011. I heard of long Qs in front of the entrance but when we arrived there were only a few people in front of us. We got the audio guide for 5 € each which is very easy to use and is available in English, Germany... More

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welshraz
Upton upon Severn, United Kingdom
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21 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012
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Although I am not at all interested in religion, I really wanted to see this. I thought the price was a bit steep, but the displays are good and give you a lot of information about the book, the writing and the processes used to make it. The book itself is truly beautiful. It was quiet when we visited and... More

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Flora510
Dublin, Ireland
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3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012

Aincent manuscript. Beautiful calligraphy.Most of the natural colours still preserved. thought to have been written by monks in aincent times More

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