Trinity College
University · Dublin City Centre, Dublin

Trinity College

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Trinity College serves as the University of Dublin. Its campus includes Georgian buildings and the Old Library. Visitors come to see the Book of Kells and the Long Room.

On day 1 of Dublin: Weekend Escape

Good to know

Tickets
Entry to the grounds is free. Tickets required for the Old Library and Book of Kells.
Time needed
One to two hours for the main sights.
Best time
Weekday mornings to avoid crowds.
Getting there
Short walk from central Dublin or by bus and tram.

Itineraries with Trinity College

Day 1 of Dublin: Weekend Escape

Trinity and Georgian Dublin

How Trinity College fits into a day.
  1. 9:30Trinity College DublinCity Centre
  2. 12:00Grafton StreetCity Centre
  3. 13:00St Stephen's GreenCity Centre
  4. 15:00National Museum of Ireland – ArchaeologyKildare Street
  5. 16:30Merrion SquareGeorgian Quarter
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Trinity College questions

Is Trinity College open to visitors?

The grounds are open daily. The library has separate opening hours.

Where is the Book of Kells kept?

It is displayed in the Old Library on campus.

Do you need tickets for Trinity College?

Grounds entry is free. Paid tickets cover the library exhibitions.

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