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Trinity College Dublin vs Chester Beatty
Chester Beatty Library and Trinity College Dublin are both rated very highly by experts. On balance, Chester Beatty Library is the choice of most writers compared to Trinity College Dublin. Chester Beatty Library comes in at #1 in Dublin with praise from 7 sources like Condé Nast Traveler, Michelin Guide and Time Out.
Trinity College Dublin
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College Green, Dublin 2
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Frommer's
"The oldest university in Ireland, Trinity was founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I to offer an education to the children of the upper classes."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"There's hardly a more delightful place in Dublin than the grounds of Ireland's most prestigious university, a masterpiece of architecture and landscaping beautifully preserved."
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Travel + Leisure
"An oasis of tranquillity in the teeming center of Dublin, this campus of wide green lawns and stately 16th-century buildings is the city’s undisputed jewel."
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Be sure to peek at the Book of Kells, a priceless illuminated manuscript.
Afar Magazine
"The Book of Kells is an illustrated Latin manuscript of the four Gospels, probably written in the early ninth century."
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Let's Go
"A short stroll around the picturesque grounds is always appealing unless you hate fun."
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Chester Beatty
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Dublin Castle Dublin 2 Ireland
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The world-famous library, in the grounds of Dublin Castle, houses the collection of mining engineer Sir Alfred Chester Beatty (1875–1968), bequeathed to the Irish State on his death."
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Time Out
"Many of the finest works from Sir Alfred Chester Beatty's priceless art collection are housed in this purpose-built museum."
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Fodor's
"A connoisseur's delight, this "library" is considered one of the overlooked treasures of Ireland."
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On sunny days the garden is one of the most tranquil places in central Dublin.
Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Sir Alfred Chester Beatty established one of the most beautiful collections of Islamic and Far Eastern art... part of it is permanently exhibited on the edge of the gardens of Dublin Castle."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Bibliophiles will be enthralled by the Chester Beatty Library, home to a vast collection of manuscripts and books, as well as prints and paintings."
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