Trinity College
- Address:College Green, Dublin
- Hours:Library open daily 9:30am - 5pm
- Admission:Free
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Supremely located in the heart of Dublin, Trinity College stands as the gem of Ireland. Ranked as the number one university in the nation and in the top forty globally, Trinity College has a stellar academic reputation in addition to being one of Dublin's finest landmarks.
Established in 1592, the college has been at its current location since the 1700s and boasts some beautiful Georgian architecture from that time. The Campanile and Examination Hall are commonly the subjects of photographs. The Old Library is popular amongst visitors as well, but it is not the look of the building's exterior that draws them there. Held within the Old Library is the world famous Book of Kells, an ancient sacred text, which is on display in a special exhibit.
While Trinity College is deeply rooted in its history, much has changed since the institution first opened its doors over 400 years ago. Founded by Queen Elizabeth I of England, the college was originally only open to Protestant men. In 1793, Catholics were admitted, however it wasn't until 1970 that the Catholic Church stopped threatening its members with excommunication if they attended. Women were admitted beginning in 1904 and today the college is comprised of a diverse student body of all faiths, genders, and nationalities.
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The tour was not as expected as the Queen was visiting the next day and both Trinity College and Dublin Castle were closed for security reasons. Our tour guide more than made up for these problems by amending the tour contents and provided a very entertaining and informative tour which was enjoyed by all of us.
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Wonderful orientation of this fascinating city with all its history knowledgeable guide from Trinity College. Do this as soon as you get to Dublin adds great value to your visit. Continue Reading »
We met our tour guide outside the door at Trinity College, and had a fun paced walking tour with a good bit of Irish history from a lovely informed young lady . She had been a student for years at Trinity and was very knowlegable and well spoken for all to hear. We got good insight into the forming and history of Dublin and Ireland. We were glad that we did it on our first full day . Midway through the tour, we stopped for bathroom breaks and to settle the tour bill. The Viator printed voucher made this quick and easy. We're so glad that the four of us took this tour! Continue Reading »
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The best way to explore Trinity College is through a walking tour. Though the self-guided option is available, those who choose a seasoned guide to lead them through the campus will benefit from stories and facts associated with each building and square. Of all of the insight people will get on their walk through the grounds, what will surprise them the most is how well the college is able to function as a learning institution, despite being one of Dublin's most popular tourist attractions.
