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Inside Trinity's new Book of Kells Experience. Photo: Zoe Ardiff Drury Street, Dublin. Photo: Fáilte Ireland / Big Style Media Dublin is the kind of city you feel like you know before your visit.
But along with all you might expect – cracking pubs, historic buildings and live music – there are plenty of surprises. Yes, the city has its problems. But it is also full of quirky shops, top notch museums and beautiful beaches that are just a short train ride away.
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Visitors enjoy the Guinness Storehouse experience. Photo: Mark Condren Book of Kells Experience It’s one of the most famous books in the world, and you can see the Book of Kells yourself in Trinity College. This elaborately illustrated manuscript is over 1,200 years old, and the pages on display change periodically, protected by a glass cabinet.
But now, a visit is about so much more than the book itself, with the snazzy, all-new Book of Kells Experience. You’ll see the book, of course, but also watch the pages come to life in an immersive audiovisual display, which takes you through the history and the meaning of the text. Be sure to book tickets in advance, as they can sell out during peak times.
visittrinity.ie Guinness Storehouse It’s one of the most popular attractions in Dublin, and luckily, it lives up to the hype. A trip to t.