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Trinity College

College Green, Dublin, Ireland
Description: The oldest university in Ireland, Trinity College Dubling (or TCD, as it’s commonly referred to) was founded in 1592 at the request of Queen Elizabeth I. Trinity College, which was originally modeled after Oxford and Cam...Read More
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Trinity College Reviews

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A major attraction in Dublin

  • 3 out of 5 stars by alanmack37 from Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
  • January 19, 2011
A major attraction in Dublin
Quote: Trinity College, Dublin is world famous and is known for its high academic standards. It also has an ulmni of some of the most famous stars both locally and internationally. The College is one of Dublin's major universities and also doubles as one... Read the full Trinity College review

From journal In Dublins Fair City

Excellent Tour

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Act80 from columbus, Ohio
  • April 3, 2010
Quote: We went to Trinity to see the Book of Kells exhibit, which was excellent. We sprang for the 30 min walking tour for 1 extra euro, and this was well worth it. Our guide was very humorous and informative.

From journal 30th B-day Trip

Don't Overlook the Harp!

  • 4 out of 5 stars by akakd from , Arizona
  • October 28, 2008
Don't Overlook the Harp!
Quote: Trinity College is known for the wondrous Book of Kells. These illuminated manuscripts are not to be missed. Still just as grand is the beautiful Long Room, filled with ancient texts, busts of important men, and the oldest harp. Take your time to... Read the full Trinity College review

From journal Dubious Dublin

Granddaughter's Trinity College Dream

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Donn Barrett from Portland, Oregon
  • August 10, 2008
Quote: My wife and I, along with our daughter and oldest granddaughter, 12 year old Dylan, visited Trinity College last summer (2007). As we entered the "Long Room" Dylan's eyes got as big as saucers. She was mesmerized by the vaulted ceiling and shelves... Read the full Trinity College review
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Trinity College

  • 3 out of 5 stars by rufusni from Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
  • March 23, 2008
Quote: Trinity College is the oldest university in Ireland set up in 1592 by Elizabeth I, after the English Reformation, it also is the one and only college of the University of Dublin. However, the buildings date from the 18th and 19th century up to the... Read the full Trinity College review

From journal Dublin Delights

Trinity College

  • 2 out of 5 stars by paolo1899 from Naples, Italy
  • May 16, 2007
Trinity College
Quote: Trinity Collage was founded by Queen Elizabeth I in 1592. It is Ireland's oldest university and counts Jonathan Swift, Samuel Beckett, and Oscar Wilde, along with many others great thinkers and writers, amongst it past students. This... Read the full Trinity College review

From journal Visit to Trinity Collage

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Trinity College

  • 5 out of 5 stars by atherts from Portland, Oregon
  • March 16, 2007
Trinity College
Quote: Trinity College is easily reached just across the river following O’Connell Street. Cross the bridge and follow the buses. It is very close to Grafton Street, the main shopping area. If you see the Tart with the Cart (Molly Malone statue) you’ve... Read the full Trinity College review

From journal Co. Dublin

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Trinity College

  • 5 out of 5 stars by zabelle from Portland, Connecticut
  • November 6, 2006
Trinity College
Quote: I wasn’t quite prepared for what was involved in seeing the Book of Kells. I guess I just thought you would walk in and pay a fee and look at the Book. As a matter of fact since Al didn’t even know what the Book of Kells was, we decided that he... Read the full Trinity College review

From journal In Dublin’s Fair City

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Trinity College

  • 5 out of 5 stars by artslover from Calgary, Alberta
  • April 13, 2006
Trinity College
Quote: We went to Trinity College to see the Book of Kells. We had just been to the National Gallery of Ireland and left through the new wing onto Clare Street. Across the road we could see a sign indicating the Book of Kells. We followed the signs which... Read the full Trinity College review

From journal A Brief View of Dublin

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Trinity College

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Andrew from Toronto, Ontario
  • December 1, 2005
Trinity College
Quote: Trinity College is the oldest university in Ireland and among the older ones in Europe. One of the virtues of being founded so early (1592) is that you get to claim a prime spot in the heart of the city. And Trinity College is right in the middle of... Read the full Trinity College review

From journal A few days in Dublin