The Old Library

The Old Library is an early 18th-century building within the campus of Trinity College Dublin and forms part of the Library of Trinity College Dublin. It contains the barrel-vaulted Long Room which also houses the 8th century Book of Kells.
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  • Opening hours:
    Monday–Saturday: 9:30 AM–5:00 PM
    Sunday: noon–4:30 PM
  • Type: Library
  • Description: Library building at the Trinity College Dublin
  • Also known as: “Long Room-Trinity College”, “Old Library”, and “The Old Library, Trinity College Dublin”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: National Library of Ireland and Dublin Castle.

Library
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The is 's national… is situated 350 metres southeast of The Old Library.

is a major Irish government complex, conference centre, and tourist attraction. is situated 690 metres west of The Old Library.

Library
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Temple Bar and International Financial Services Centre.

Quarter
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Dublin is the capital city of Ireland.

Quarter
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The is an area…

Suburb
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is an area east of the inner north side…

The Old Library

Latitude
53.34394° or 53° 20′ 38″ north
Longitude
-6.2568° or 6° 15′ 25″ west
Established
1732
Levels
4
Height
20 metres (66 feet)
Wheelchair access
yes
Operator
Library of Trinity College Dublin
Open location code
9C5M8PVV+H7
Open­Street­Map ID
way 44075406
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­library
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Wiki­data ID
Q1319605
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In Other Languages

From Hungarian to Irish—“The Old Library” goes by many names.
  • Hungarian: “The Old Library”
  • Irish: “Sean-Leabharlann”

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Book of Kells and CIIC 137 / TCBKD A.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Trinity Gift Shop and Library Shop.

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Worth a closer look: Cork and Limerick.

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