Trinity College

Trinity College, the oldest university in Ireland

The Dublin audio-guided tour takes you to the prestigious Trinity College, considered one of the best universities in Europe and the oldest in the country. This institution is a symbol of the knowledge and history of Dublin.

Founded by Elizabeth I in 1592

Trinity College was founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I of England. For more than four centuries, it has provided a high-quality education and trained many Irish figures, in the fields of politics, letters and science. It is the only university in the city of Dublin and a high place of the country's intellectual life.

What there is to see

The campus, with its cobbled courts, its Georgian buildings and its famous campanile, invites you to stroll. The great attraction of Trinity College is the Old Library, which houses the famous Book of Kells and the spectacular Long Room. It is one of the most visited sites in Dublin, between university history and medieval treasures.

Practical information

Trinity College is at College Green, in the heart of central Dublin. The campus can be walked freely; the visit of the Old Library and the Book of Kells follows its own schedule, with a charge, whose opening times may vary with the season.

When was Trinity College founded?

It was founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I of England. It is the oldest university in Ireland and the only one in the city of Dublin.

What can you see at Trinity College?

You visit the campus, its Georgian buildings and its campanile, as well as the Old Library, which houses the Book of Kells and the spectacular Long Room.