Trinity college was very cool. Campus was very nice and so was the weather. I did the book of kells tour and it was very cool. The only thing I didn't like is that I went while they were preserving the books so in the long library a lot of them were missing but that's ok also I don't know why there's a massive globe in the middle of the long library. Eveything else was cool. read more

Absolutely a National Treasure. The College founded by Queen Elizabeth couple of years ago, in 1592. Beginning in 1801, the Library was given right to claim a free copy every Irish and British publication. This quickly forced the shelf lined walls to buckle and the roof had to be raised in 1860. We scrambled to view the Book of Kells (another review). Then into the magnificent Hall. Stacks of countless books and records, accessed by ornate spiral stairs and ladders on rollers. The wooden barrel-vaulted ceiling is jaw dropping and urge you to take a VERY SLOW saunter down the Lane of Knowledge. Observe not only the ceiling, stacks, ladder/stairs, but the extensive collection of sculpted Marble busts (aka Heads) of famous historians and authors. read more

I had to make a stop here because I love to see architectural marvelssuch as this library. Also, to be honest, I've always been a book need and have always felt at home inside a library. This was hands done the most stunningly beautiful library I've ever been to. It lived up to expectations. Of course, I wished that I could've climbed the ladders and fondled some books but you can't of course. Regardless, totally worth the visit. read more

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My friends and I had to make a stop at this well renowned library in the heart of Dublin, Ireland. This library was absolutely stunning. It was full of beautiful architecture, well preserved books and stone sculptures of all of the great philosophers. We took a student tour around the campus and ended our tour exploring this library. Definitely worth the 10 euros we paid to visit. Plus, you get to see the famous Book of Kells, in addition to other old masterpieces. If it a major tourist destination and the lines were very long on the day we visited. However, it is definitely worth a visit! read more

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Trinity College Library is unbelievable. Over 1M preserved books including the Book of Kells. The campus is absolutely gorgeous. Well worth the visit. read more

It's ok- but it's crowded. Would not do this with kids. I was told this was free, even if you didn't do the book of Kells- but I don't know. We did the book of Kells (and were disappointed)- the kids I was with liked the library better, but not enough to make it worth our time. We all wished we had done something different. For adults, who are educated, it's a neat place. It's a lot of books (3 million volumes? Maybe? I wish I could remember exactly). There are very nice busts of famous men. However, I'd skip it if you're with kids- or you aren't interested in burning a lot of time in a very crowded space looking at a library and some busts. read more

Inside the Library you'll find a small museum detailing the history of the oldest books in the library's collection eventually getting to see the most famous one - the book of Kells. From there you can walk up to the gorgeous library full of incredible artifacts and preserved books. I throughly enjoyed stepping back in time when entering the library and noticed the museum had been updated since the last time I was here a few years ago. It's definitely an interesting place to visit while you're in Dublin! It doesn't take long to go through the whole experience unless you come at a crowded time and spend much of your visit trying to get around people to read the signs. Pro tip: be sure to buy your ticket online in advance! You'll save a bit and skip the often extremely long time. read more

The library itself is beautiful, and clearly a national treasure to Ireland. It was also very cool to see the "Brian Boru" harp. It pains me to give this two stars, but hear me out. 1.) Off the bat, way too many people are admitted in at any given time. We had online tickets with a set time and it was pretty clear it meant nothing. Basically impossible to appreciate the library in any meaningful way. 2.) Someone clearly took a lesson from Disney here, and especially with the Book of Kells exhibit under renovation, you have to enter, cross and then exit through the (also shoulder to shoulder) gift shop. Not a great use of €12, and we couldn't leave fast enough. It should be noted that, at the time of this writing, this was a discounted price due to the Book of Kells renovations. read more

Worth every penny. Won't take you long but take longer to take in all of the history! Loved visiting so much!

Another must see attraction during anyone visit to Dublin. Trinity college and guided tour that we decided to take was very educational one. Tickets included visit the old library and the Book of Kells. Again it's so much to learn about history of Irish people what I founded to be fascinating. read more

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This library with antiquarian books was more captivating than the Book of Kells. If I didn't get to see this, Book of Kells would have really been lame. I liked the busts and the tall ceilings. The antique feel was grand. Old historic universities can be captivating with old libraries. If only you could get an experience of the books and the titles they had. It would have brought it to life more. This reminds me Harry Potter. read more

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So disappointing! Yeah, we saw the book of Kells, which was very cool. But the vast majority of the books usually displayed in the library are being restored. We saw 5% of the books. We saw maybe 10,000 books being displayed of the usual 200,000 books. 90% empty and barren shelves. Save your money until the restoration is complete!! Our visit was late July 2023. read more

Probably overpriced, but you might as well see it as you're here. It's a pretty amazing collection, even if it doesn't take a long time to see. read more

HUUUGE massive library and very awe-inspiring to be in...but 14 euros though?? If you're a student at ANY college, be sure to bring your ID and you can get the tickets for 11 euros. All in all, you will spend about 10 minutes in the library itself as there isn't really much else aside from it. They have very old books so it is important to really take the time to admire how well preserved they are and how big the space is. I wouldn't have DIED if I didn't go, but I'm glad I did, especially since we had time to kill. read more

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It's absolutely worth walking through but be prepared for quite the crowd. Seeing all of the old books and documents was wonderful and only second to that old book smell! The architecture throughout the library was just wonderful and great to capture in photos. Walking through it doesn't take long at a reasonable pace so it's worth stopping by if you are in the area. read more

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Amazing library! It looks almost movie set-like because it is such a picturesque, perfectly proportioned and beautiful library. We visited as part of the Book of Kells exhibition ticket. The book was ok, but the library was exquisite. It was busy, but just amazing to view since it's the most beautiful library I've ever visited. read more

Now. This is a magical library. The smell of old books fill the wooden long room upstairs. The book selection as well is quite impressive. It's endless you can get some mesmerizing photographs of the rows and rows and..rows of books. Just standing in the long room a minute and taking it in is worth it. If you like museums or libraries make a pit stop here. Plenty of information and great pieces. A main piece people tend to stop by for is the Book of Kells, again, a beautiful piece. I'd call this library a classic. Really one of my favorite places to be. You feel regal walking in. This would be an example of why people chose to study at the college. read more

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I visited this in May of 2017 with my class. With me being a huge book worm I absolutely LOVE books and Libraries! This was such an amazing experience for me! It was sooo beautiful! If I could give it more than 5 stars I would! I also loved the statues of the different philosophers! read more

This might be the most beautiful library I have ever seen. There are thousands of old books and cool artifacts.

The experience of walking into the tour of book of kells was just amazing. I would recommend it to everyone to go and visit trinity college and do the tour. There is so much information and the guides are great. read more

Super cool to see in person! Only thing that sucked was there were so many people so it was hard to get a decent photo. read more

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Amazing library. The history exhibit was very informative and interesting. Would not recommend for young children. Also I would suggest buying tickets ahead of time online. We had our tickets and walked right in the line to purchase tickets was over a 2 hour wait. read more

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So I don't know about the smell of old library books filling the air - I mostly smelled the slightly sour and confident odor of Italian tourists. But the light is lovely. And if you can hit the whole escapade at a time when an American librarian gives everyone a run-down on book maintenance and conveniently corals humans via centripetal force, you may actually get some bona fide architectural human-less photos as you stray from the pack. Question: How many photos can a photographer/film student/architecture student rip upon this joint daily? Answer: Many, many, many. Worth the 9 Euro (student price) entry fee? Yes'ir. Claustrophobic? At times. Breathe deep, find the corners, and prosper. read more

Nerd dream come true! How many of my favorite movies have been filed in this library?! This place is simply magical. It reeks of mystery and intrigue. The smell of old books, the beautiful wood, the carved busts, the spiral staircases... It's a wonderful, must see place! read more

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Library is okay. You pay €14 just to walk around inside but everything is blocked off. Cool for pictures though

At the beginning I wasn't want to enter here because I thought it was nothing special, but I was totally wrong. The place is amazing and was one the best choice fo visit, and also when I knew Harry Potter was filming there I was mkre glad to come here. Don't forget also is the Star Wars Episode II library!!!! read more

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It makes me sad to only give this place three stars because it is simply BEAUTIFUL! The reason for the three stars is because it is full of noisy and pushy tourists (guilty), which takes away from the sophisticated beauty and ambiance of the library. Tourists aside, if you're a book lover, this stop is a must. If you go early and off season, it may not be as bad. Pro tip: #1 You have to pay to see this no matter what, but consider it making a donation for preservation. #2 You cannot see the library without seeing the Book of Kells. The good news is that you can breeze right through the Book of Kells exhibit without stopping, so it doesn't hold you up. I apologize to those who care about the Book of Kells. This is a win win for you! read more

As a book nerd, I would absolutely live in this library if I could! The sense of history in the Trinity College Library is amazing; you literally breathe in its smell. Make sure to spend some time browsing the gift shop, as there are some really cool Book of Kells-related souvenirs to be found. Reminder to those who don't seem to abide by rules when it comes to no photography: THERE IS NO PHOTOGRAPHY ALLOWED in the Old Library. This is for legitimate reasons; flash photography degrades old paper and materials. Respect the space and store the memories in your head, rather than in your phone or camera. read more

OMG when you enter the library is like to be in an Harry Potter movie. This place is magical and amazing as you can smell the old books and the culture inside. This is a must visit place but don't rush, just sit in the room and enjoy the view! read more

A must-see for any visitors to Dublin. Ticket prices include a 30-minute tour of the campus by a Trinity student for only 1 euro extra, so worth it if you want to see the Book of Kells and Long Library. The library is impressive for any history buff or bookworm, and includes the oldest harp of Ireland and other relics in the main central area. read more

Gorgeous library (Long Haul). The grounds are fabulous, we stumbled on a college futbol game which was tons of fun to see. The Book of Kells was kinda boring but i'm not the best audience for that kind of stuff. read more

The place is great. The history is great. The pictures are great. The reason for only 3 stars is literally paying 13 euros per person to walk in and take some photos. We were in and out in about 20 minutes. read more

A must-see for library or literary fans! The Book of Kells exhibition had several explanatory displays in addition to being able to see the manuscript. Then you walk up a staircase to the magnificent Old Library, which is absolutely stunning. There are several displays of valuable historic manuscripts on display in the library, but the library itself is the star attraction. We went in the morning mid-week during the winter and only waited in line for a few minutes, though I'm told to expect long lines on summer weekends. read more

The library at Trinity I think is possibly one of the best in the country. As a former student it had everything - best resources available, fantastic references and most of all, plenty of seating and was quiet enough to allow me study in peace. It was a joy to study there and the library certainly added to the whole experience. What is also great, former students can still use the library with a reading card they obtain. Broadband could be a bit more available but overall I am a fan. read more

On a recent trip to Ireland I went to Trinity College to see the Book of Kells. That in and of it's self was amazing and a must see. (Don't be deterred by line it looks long but they let you in groups so it moves fairly quickly.) But the long hall is was the cherry on top of the cake. The architecture the history the quantity of books it's all just breath taking. I had no idea what I was walking into and was blown away. This is a must if you are in the Dublin area. read more

Yep it's a library! I know I should be more impressed but....don't get me wrong I'm glad I went and saw it and educated myself and I'm glad that there are people that are taking care of all this history for all to learn from. It's one of those things you go and see while travelling to learn about another country and it's history. Trinity college looks like a great place to go to school. read more

Wow! Very impressed. I guess Star Wars was filmed in the library. The place is magnificent. A must do when in town.

Lots of people would geek out over this library's place in Star Wars and Harry Potter movies. But I couldn't get over all the books. The grounds of the university are hallowed, walked by some of Ireland's greats, and beautifully kept up, too. Go inside and just look at some of the treasures there. Find someone who tell you about the Book of Kells. Worth a visit again and again. read more

I love walking through Trinity College as it is a real landmarkof Dublin's. The Book of Kells is stored here but even if you don't want to brave the queues to get in and have a peek of it, just being in the hallowed walls of this institution gives you a real thrill and the gardens on a dry day are the perfect spot for a picnic. read more

As previous posts have said, it is very crowded and people push and shove in the library. It is lovely inside and I was amazed by the amount of antique books in the facility. On the day we went with our tour group, there was a field trip going on and many students were running around and up and down stairs literally knocking each other down and had little to no supervision. They were sitting on the stairs and blocking the way for others. It was hard to enjoy it but you have to ignore them and concentrate on the stunning visuals. We only got to see the Books of Kells briefly once again because of getting pushed around. There may not be a way to limit the number of visitors at a time but it would be a nicer experience if there was a way to regulate the overcrowding issue. It was a bucket list thing and I did it and I am glad I did. read more