Trinity College is located right in the heart of Dublin. Founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I to establish a Protestant way of thinking for the Irish people. It is a very prestigious college here in Ireland.
Beautiful grounds.
The very old and famous 'Book of Kells' is located in the Trinity Library on the campus grounds. No photos were allowed. The 'Book of Kells' was written in the 8th century by Irish monks.
Trinity Library houses many very old original books and documents. It is two storeys high. Lined with busts of famous writers including Shakespeare.
One of the original 'Proclamation of the Irish Republic' is also on display here.
Over 200,000 of the oldest books are located here, including the 'Book of Armagh' written in A.D. 807.
Incredible ladders that can reach the nose bleed books on the top shelves.
Below is the oldest surviving Irish harp in Ireland. Made is the 15th century, it is protected within a glass box. This is the national symbol of Ireland, as music is so loved here. Queen Elizabeth I actually tried to eradicate the Gaelic culture by destroying all harps in Ireland. As well, she had Irish harpists hung whenever found.
No way to make friends.
An interesting sphere on the campus grounds. Reminds me of the 'Death Star' in Star Wars!
At one time, only rich male Protestant could attend Trinity College. It wasn't until 1903 that women began to attend. Today half of the students are female.
"You Go Girls."
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