Posted by: RasmaSandra | June 10, 2024

Traveling in Europe Republic of Ireland

Dublin by the River Liffey

The capital of the Republic of Ireland

Dublin the capital of the Republic of Ireland is located on the east coast in the province of Leinster. 

Trinity College is located right in the heart of the city. It is the oldest university in Ireland founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I. The beautiful campus has cobbled squares, gardens, and parks. The college is known around the world for its collection of great treasures on permanent display like the 9th-century illuminated manuscript The Book of Kells, the Books of Durrow and Armagh, and an ancient Irish harp.

These priceless treasures are displayed in the Treasury and the 18th-century Long Room, The Long Room has over 200,000 of the oldest books at Trinity and hosts literary exhibitions.

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  1. I think you may have a typo: QE1 probably founded the university in 1592 😉

    • Thanks Clive and you are right.

      • Easy to transpose a couple of digits!


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