BLOG EVERY DAY IN MAY | DAY 7
2014 is a big year for Ireland.
It is the 1,000 year anniversary of the Battle of Clontarf, the battle which reduced Viking power in Ireland. While Meagan and I were in Ireland, we made a little stop at Trinity College to see the Battle of Clontarf and Brian Boru exhibit. While I was unable to snap any pictures of the beautiful manuscripts, I did get some amazing photos of the Long Room.
2014 is a big year for Ireland.
It is the 1,000 year anniversary of the Battle of Clontarf, the battle which reduced Viking power in Ireland. While Meagan and I were in Ireland, we made a little stop at Trinity College to see the Battle of Clontarf and Brian Boru exhibit. While I was unable to snap any pictures of the beautiful manuscripts, I did get some amazing photos of the Long Room.
The Long Room, built in the 18th century, holds over 200,000 books.
It is 200 feet long and two stories tall, books covering almost every inch.
The Trinity College collection includes the Book of Kells, a 9th century illuminated manuscript, and a 1916 copy of the Proclamation of the Irish Republic.
It is 200 feet long and two stories tall, books covering almost every inch.
The Trinity College collection includes the Book of Kells, a 9th century illuminated manuscript, and a 1916 copy of the Proclamation of the Irish Republic.
Happy Wednesday!
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Wow that library is just amazing!
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing. When I die I want to go there forever. x
ReplyDeleteThis was one of my favorite spots in Ireland!!! So incredible.
ReplyDeleteI was here earlier this year! Have you seen the Book of Kells cartoon? It's really good. One of the reasons we wanted to come here. It's even on Netflix!
ReplyDeletenow THAT is a library! Heaven!
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