Trinity College Dublin's Historic Architecture and Stories
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4 places in County Dublin: Trinity College Dublin, Graduates Memorial Building, Museum Building, and 1 more. Every place is verified on Google Maps, featured in a YouTube post by visitdublin.
Trinity College Dublin
University
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Trinity College Dublin, Ireland's most famous university, is full of hidden secrets and historical anecdotes. Visitors can explore the campus and learn about its rich history by joining a guided walking tour led by students. The tours last around 45 minutes and run every half hour, providing fascinating insights into the university's past and present.
Graduates Memorial Building
Building
The Graduates' Memorial Building at Trinity College Dublin is where famous Irish contemporary writer Sally Rooney, author of 'Normal People,' once resided. This building, along with others on campus, offers a glimpse into the living arrangements of notable alumni.
Museum Building
Building
The Museum Building at Trinity College Dublin has been home to the Geology Department for over 150 years and is considered one of the campus's most beautiful buildings. Its architecture is inspired by Byzantine styles from Venice, and it features intricate carvings by brothers John and James O'Shea from Cork. The building's interior boasts 654 unique animal and floral decorations and houses impressive 11,000-year-old skeletons of a male and female giant Irish deer in its entrance.
The Rubrics
Building
Rubrics is the oldest building on the Trinity College Dublin campus. In 1734, it was the site of an infamous murder involving four very drunk students and Junior Dean Edward Ford. While the students were acquitted due to their intoxication, the building holds a significant, albeit dark, place in the university's history.
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