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Trinity College DublinvsSt Stephens Green
Both are endorsed by professional travelers. On balance, St. Stephen's Green ranks slightly better than Trinity College Dublin. St. Stephen's Green ranks #3 in Dublin with praise from 7 publications like Frommer's, Let's Go and Fodor's.
Trinity College Dublin
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine
Let's Go
Michelin Guide
Condé Nast Traveler Travel + Leisure
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..."
St Stephens Green
Fodor's Lonely Planet Afar Magazine Let's Go Michelin Guide Condé Nast Traveler
U.S. News & World Report Travel + Leisure Frommer's
at the top end of Grafton St, Dublin 2
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Fodor's "Flower gardens, formal lawns, a Victorian bandstand, and an ornamental lake all within the park's borders." Full review
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Among the park's many statues are a memorial to W. B. Yeats and another to Joyce by Henry Moore.
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The buildings around the square date mainly from the mid-18th century, when the green was landscaped and became the centrepiece of Georgian Dublin." Full review
Afar Magazine "A lovely spot to be one with nature in the heart of the city!" Full review
Let's Go "Though it’s not the largest park in Dublin, St. Stephen’s Green is still a sizable piece of greenery in the heart of Dublin. " Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"This green space... took on its present appearance when the brewer Arthur Guiness transformed it into a public garden." Full review
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Has a garden for the blind
Condé Nast Traveler "St Stephen’s Green is one of the most beautiful parks in Dublin." Full review
U.S. News & World Report4.0
"This beautiful park (known for remaining green throughout the year) is a great place to spend a day outside without leaving central Dublin." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This bucolic park is situated right in the center of town and offers a quiet retreat after a long day of exploring, or at least a respite before you continue on"
Dublin Travel Guide
October 11, 2021
Frommer's "This lovely city center park is filled with public art, and there always seems to be something new and imaginative hidden amid its leafy walkways" Full review
