Old Library at Trinity College & Book of Kells, Dublin

Name: Old Library at Trinity College & Book of Kells
Address: College Green, Dublin, 2, Ireland
Telephone: +353 1 896 2320

#155 among attractions in Dublin

Museum, Library, History museum

Old Library at Trinity College & Book of Kells

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Facts and practical information

Old Library at Trinity College & Book of Kells (address: College Green) is a place located in Dublin (Dublin county) and belongs to the category of museum, library, history museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 30 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 53°20'38"N latitude and 6°15'23"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Old Library at Trinity College & Book of Kells is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Unused (bus, 3 min walk), Trinity (tram, 4 min walk), Tara Street (train, 7 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Library of Trinity College Dublin (library, 1 min walk), Kildare Street (street, 2 min walk), University of Dublin (universities and schools, 2 min walk).

Coordinates: 53°20'38"N, 6°15'23"W

Address

College GreenSouthside (South-East Inner City)Dublin 2 Ireland

Contact

+353 1 896 2320

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Day trips

Old Library at Trinity College & Book of Kells – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Old Library at Trinity College & Book of Kells open?

Old Library at Trinity College & Book of Kells is open:

Monday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Old Library at Trinity College & Book of Kells?

Nearby attractions include Library of Trinity College Dublin, Dublin (1 min walk), Kildare Street, Dublin (2 min walk), University of Dublin, Dublin (2 min walk), The Douglas Hyde Gallery, Dublin (2 min walk).

How to get to Old Library at Trinity College & Book of Kells by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old Library at Trinity College & Book of Kells:

Bus

Unused • Lines: 109B (3 min walk)
#404 Nassau Street, South Frederick Street • Lines: 11, 37, 38, 38A, 38B (3 min walk)

Tram

Trinity • Lines: Luas Green Line (4 min walk)
Dawson • Lines: Luas Green Line (4 min walk)

Train

Tara Street (7 min walk)
Dublin Pearse (9 min walk)