Dublin, Ireland: Trinity College

Published: Sept. 19, 2012, 3 p.m.

b"Trinity College \\u2014 founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I in the center of Dublin \\u2014 has long been Ireland's most prestigious college. The big draw on campus for tourists is the precious Book of Kells, a beautiful monk-decorated copy of the four Gospels from about the year 800. Trinity's Old Library is stacked to its towering ceiling with old books including a rare edition of the Proclamation of the independent Irish Republic and another national icon \\u2014 Ireland's oldest surviving harp, from the 15th century. You'll see this harp's likeness everywhere \\u2014 on Irish euro coins, government documents and even on the Guinness label! For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series \\u2014 including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more \\u2014 visit www.ricksteves.com."