| No visit to Dublin is complete without a visit to the beautiful University of Dublin. Founded in 1592, it is the oldest university in Ireland. Trinity College is the sole constituent college of the University. Explore the 40 acres of cobbled squares and green spaces, around buildings which represent the accumulated architectural riches of nearly three centuries. Trinity College is one of Ireland’s leading historical sites attracting in excess of half a million visitors every year. Housed in the College is the famous Book of Kells. These 9th Century manuscript of the Gospels, are renowned world-wide for its rich and varied illustrations. It is on display in the Old Library in Trinity College and is a national treasure in its historical and cultural context.
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