Holy Week in Dublin. By Caitlin.
¡Hola chicos!
He querido hacer una entrada con lo que Caitlin nos enseñó de su viaje a Dublín. Ahora conocemos un poquito más ese pequeño, pero precioso país, que es Irlanda.
Gracias Caitlin.
I had an incredible time there! Dublin is a city rich with history ranging from the Celtic tribes to Viking influence to producing some of the most famous authors to date. I went to many museums and learned a lot about Ireland and Dublin which was so fascinating and thoroughly enjoyed my time there. I unfortunately was unable to photos of what I saw inside the museum since it was prohibited but I will describe the highlights of my trip as best I can.
¡Hola chicos!
He querido hacer una entrada con lo que Caitlin nos enseñó de su viaje a Dublín. Ahora conocemos un poquito más ese pequeño, pero precioso país, que es Irlanda.
Gracias Caitlin.
I had an incredible time there! Dublin is a city rich with history ranging from the Celtic tribes to Viking influence to producing some of the most famous authors to date. I went to many museums and learned a lot about Ireland and Dublin which was so fascinating and thoroughly enjoyed my time there. I unfortunately was unable to photos of what I saw inside the museum since it was prohibited but I will describe the highlights of my trip as best I can.
My
first day there I went to Trinity College which is well-known for its
library and Book of Kells exhibit. The Book of Kells is a manuscript of
the Four Gospels from the New Testament from the year 800. It is
considered to be one of the most important Irish manuscripts because the
technique and decorations are so precise and so masterfully crafted.
It is the epitome of Celtic design including Celtics knots and
interlacing. The book is also a wonderful example of calligraphy. It
was written on vellum which back then was calf-hide and inks and dyes
that they used were made of semi-precious stones like lapis lazuli for
that rich blue.
Trinity College and Library
