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Trinity College DublinvsMarsh's Library
Both are recommended by writers. Overall, Marsh's Library ranks marginally better than Trinity College Dublin. Marsh's Library comes in at #15 in Dublin with recommendations from 6 reviews such as Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet and Michelin Guide.
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." Full review
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." Full review
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." Full review
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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." Full review
Let's Go "A short stroll around the picturesque grounds is always appealing unless you hate fun." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Founded in 1592 by Elizabeth I... among its famous students are the writers Swift, Wilde, Stocker and Beckett." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Immense university library, which dates back to the early 18th century, is a book lover's paradise. In daytime, light pours into the stacks, which look even more dramatic under the coffered ceiling." Full review
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Just be sure you're phone's charged—after all, the dramatic space is highly Instagrammable.
Travel + Leisure "Easily one of the most beautiful libraries in the world, Trinity College Library is a can't-miss sight in Dublin. Housed within Trinity College University, the Library is a breathtaking..."
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"." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"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." Full review
Time Out "This is the oldest public library in Ireland (and the only 18th-century building still used for its original purpose)." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The first public library in Ireland was built in 1701 by archbishop Narcissus Marsh. There are 25 000 volumes here." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Though you can’t browse the books themselves, selected tomes are displayed according to changing themes. " Full review
Travel + Leisure "One of the most atmospheric spots in Dublin, Marsh’s Library is a hauntingly beautiful building, which has barely changed in three centuries." Full review
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At the back of the library, there are three ornate alcoves with wire doors, used as “reading cages”—readers would have been locked in when they were studying a rare book, to avoid theft.
Atlas Obscura "The oldest public library in Ireland. " Full review
The Telegraph "Tucked into a quiet street behind St Patrick’s Cathedral lies a handsome Queen Anne-era building, surrounded by pleasant gardens." Full review
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Come here for atmospheric reading rooms, excellent and frequently changing exhibitions and a colourful history – and be sure to have a look at the cages into which readers were formerly locked in order to stop them stealing the books…
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The first public library in Ireland was built in 1701 by Archbishop Narcissus Marsh." Full review
Independent "The 18th century Marsh’s Library looks exactly as it did 300 years ago, the shelves heaving with giant leather-bound tomes and the intoxicating scent of old books filling the air"
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May 13, 2022
