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Trinity College Dublin vs National Gallery of Ireland
Both are rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, National Gallery of Ireland scores slightly better than Trinity College Dublin. National Gallery of Ireland comes in at 90 with recommendations from 8 reviewers like Frommer's, Let's Go and Concierge.
Trinity College Dublin
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine
Let's Go
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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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National Gallery of Ireland
Fodor's
Concierge
Travel + Leisure
Time Out
Michelin Guide
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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
