Marsh's Library, Library near St Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin, Ireland
The interior features oak bookcases arranged in two long galleries, displaying over 25,000 volumes and 300 manuscripts from various centuries.
Archbishop Narcissus Marsh established this institution in 1707, making it the first public library in Ireland through an act of Parliament.
The library maintains collections from notable scholars, including texts from Bishop Edward Stillingfleet and Huguenot refugee Dr. Elias Bouhereau.
The library opens Tuesday through Friday from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with admission fees of €7 for adults.
The building contains reading cages where readers were locked to prevent book theft, maintaining this feature from its original 18th-century design.
Location: Dublin
Inception: 1707
Founders: Narcissus Marsh
Architects: William Robinson
Address: St Patrick’s Close, Wood Quay, Dublin 8, Irlande
Website: http://marshlibrary.ie
GPS coordinates: 53.33972,-6.27194
Latest update: March 6, 2025 20:54
Dublin combines historical structures with modern culture. The city features medieval castles, universities, museums, parks, and traditional pubs. The city center provides shopping streets and cultural venues for visitors.
Dublin Castle
483 m
St Patrick's Cathedral
48 m
Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin
373 m
Chester Beatty Library
404 m
Whitefriar Street Carmelite Church
362 m
St Audoen's Church, Dublin
465 m
Dublinia
391 m
Iveagh Market
326 m
Our Lady of Dublin
362 m
St. Peter's Church, Aungier Street, Dublin
391 m
St Audoen's Church, Dublin
448 m
St. Werburgh's Church, Dublin
343 m
St. Kevin's Church, Camden Row, Dublin
497 m
St. Michael's Church, Dublin
378 m
Church of St Nicholas of Myra Without, Dublin
201 m
The Cabbage Garden, Dublin
329 m
St. Luke's Church, Dublin
274 m
Church of St. Nicholas Within
318 m
Church of St. John the Evangelist, Dublin
514 m
Ormond Quay Presbyterian church
514 m
DIT Faculty of Science
349 m
Porta di Sant'Audoeno
491 m
Commemorative plaque to James Napper Tandy
486 m
St Albert's Well
478 m
Dubh Linn Garden
462 m
Dublin city walls, Lamb Alley
409 m
St. Patrick's Cathedral Park
73 m
Commemorative plaque to Charles A. Callis
484 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes