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Trinity College Dublin

Dublín, IRLANDA 2024

 

Trinity College Dublin, founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I, is Ireland's oldest university and the intellectual and historical heart of the city.

 

Significance and Rankings: It is the sole constituent college of the University of Dublin and is consistently ranked as Ireland's top university. Throughout its history, it has been a centre of academic excellence, educating notable figures such as Oscar Wilde, Samuel Beckett, and Jonathan Swift.

 

Main Attraction (Book of Kells): Its most famous tourist attraction is the Trinity College Library, Ireland's largest research library. Within it, the magnificent "Long Room" houses Ireland's most cherished cultural treasure: the Book of Kells, an illuminated manuscript of the four Gospels, created by Celtic monks around 800 AD.

 

Campus: The campus is located right in the centre of Dublin, characterised by its elegant Georgian architecture and expansive squares.

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