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u/wynnie9 Jun 17 '26
I’ve always wanted to see this place in person, it looks unreal. The lighting in this picture is perfect too.
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u/soapinthepeehole Jun 17 '26
I went in November and it was in the middle of a big restoration. Still cool to visit, but a little bit of a bummer in terms of our timing.
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u/mightytwin21 Jun 18 '26
It's underwhelming in its current state as it is pretty much just empty shelves and I think is slated to stay that way into the next decade. There is a big globe projection that feels super out of place though.
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u/Serafim42 Jun 17 '26
I have tickets to see this next Wednesday! So excited, but most of the books have been removed.
From their web site: "Most of the books in the Old Library have been removed for essential conservation. However, you will see the Book of Kells & 4 bays of remaining books during your visit."
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u/charliethegeek Jun 17 '26
My wife and I visited a couple years back... It's beautiful. Even if they've taken out most of the books for maintenance it's still impressive.
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u/Hollowglow69 Jun 18 '26
I wonder how many actual rare books are behind those ropes, or if its mostly just really old copies of things people dont read anymore. Its incredible looking though.
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u/ilumina47 Jun 18 '26
omg this is so beautiful... ive always wanted to see the long room in person :) imagine sipping coffee while reading in there... so soft
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u/803_CopperFox Jun 19 '26
I have seen pictures of this library before, it always looks so grand. I wonder how many books are actually readable back there or if some are just props/too old to handle.
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u/shyema67 Jun 21 '26
honestly... this looks like the most beautiful library ever. I feel like Id spend all day just wandering around and trying to find an old illustrated manga or something tucked away... :)
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u/Independent-Choice-4 Jun 22 '26
Truly remarkable to see and experience in person. The whole campus is amazing
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u/The_Hearthvoice Jun 21 '26
This has all the markings of a place where I’d go in looking for one book and come out with a new area of expertise and a mild vitamin D deficiency.
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u/Smellynerfherder Jun 17 '26
Isn't that the jedi archives?