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Marsh's Library vs National Gallery of Ireland
Both Marsh's Library and National Gallery of Ireland are endorsed by expert reviewers. On balance, National Gallery of Ireland scores slightly better than Marsh's Library. National Gallery of Ireland has a TripExpert Score of 91 with positive reviews from 8 reviewers such as Time Out, Let's Go and Fodor's.
Marsh's Library
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St Patrick's Close, Dublin
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Fodor's
"When Ireland's first public library was founded and endowed in 1701 by Narcissus Marsh, the Archbishop of Dublin, it was made open to "All Graduates and Gentlemen"."
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Lonely Planet
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"This magnificently preserved scholars' library, virtually unchanged in three centuries, is one of Dublin's most beautiful open secrets, and an absolute highlight of any visit."
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Time Out
"This is the oldest public library in Ireland (and the only 18th-century building still used for its original purpose)."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The first public library in Ireland was built in 1701 by archbishop Narcissus Marsh. There are 25 000 volumes here."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Though you can’t browse the books themselves, selected tomes are displayed according to changing themes. "
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National Gallery of Ireland
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Merrion Square West, Dublin 2
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Fodor's
"One of Europe's finest smaller art museums... the collection holds more than 2,500 paintings and some 10,000 other works."
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A highlight of the museum is the major collection of paintings by Irish artists
Concierge
"A fine seven-century-wide collection of European art and... introduction to Irish painting."
Travel + Leisure
"A standout collection of European masters. Articles Surprising Dublin."
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Time Out
"This gallery houses a small but fine collection of European works from the 14th to the 20th centuries."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The National Gallery has one of Europe's best collections."
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The Irish art (17C-20C) is of course exceptional
