Chester Beatty

Museum · Rathmines

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"Anyone with an interest in the written word should visit this gallery set on the grounds of Dublin Castle. The library contains one of Europe's most important collections of manuscripts, assembled by a keen-eyed collector during the 20th century. With a truly global reach, some pieces date from as far back as 2,700 B.C.E. and there are also noteworthy Islamic and Asian exhibits."

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