The Book of Kells Experience
360-degree projections tell the story of the Book of Kells.
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Step back in time and immerse yourself in the wonder of the Book of Kells, a masterpiece of medieval artistry, right here in Dublin! Guests at the Fitzsimons Hotel are just a short stroll away from Trinity College Dublin, where this stunning 9th-century manuscript resides.
The Book of Kells Experience is more than just a museum visit. It’s a captivating journey through the creation of this illuminated manuscript. Interactive exhibits showcase the artistry and dedication of the monks who painstakingly crafted each intricate page. Marvel at the vibrant colours, intricate details, and symbolic richness of the Gospels.
The experience doesn’t end there. The Long Room, a breathtaking library with soaring ceilings and towering bookshelves, will leave you speechless. Imagine yourself surrounded by knowledge and history!
A New Immersive Experience
Located in the heart of Dublin City, a walk through the cobbled stones of Trinity College Dublin will bring visitors back to the 18th century, when the magnificent Old Library building was constructed. Inside you will find the Book of Kells – a 9th-century gospel manuscript famous throughout the world.
The Book of Kells – an illuminated manuscript of the Four Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John – is unusual not just for its beauty, but for its near-intact survival, despite being created in the ninth century. Since the 19th century, it has been on public display in the hallowed Long Room of Trinity’s Old Library, where the pages are turned every 12 weeks.
From January 2024, eager visitors are invited to dive deeper into an immersive pavilion containing stage sets, 360-degree projections, digital mapping, animations, and audio storytelling. These digital elements are inspired by the Book of Kells and other masterpieces from the Old Library’s collection, including the Irish proclamation of independence from 1916.
Also take a moment to appreciate the whole of the Old Library, with its 210-foot-long tribute to the written word and its illustrious graduates, including Nobel laureate Samuel Beckett.
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