described by the lonely planet as not just the best museum in ireland, but one of the best in europe, the chester beatty library in an art museum and library which houses the great collection of manuscripts, miniature paintings, prints, drawings, rare books and some decorative arts assembled by sir alfred chester beatty (1875-1968)...
i had no idea as to what this museum housed, and i was intrigued to listen to someone who we met on friday explain the history behind the collections with such enthusiasm and energy...
a diverse collection of manuscripts and artefacts dating from 2700bc to the present day, i was amazed at the artistry and rareity of the books and decoratives arts assembled there...a visual feast of egyptian papyrus texts, illuminated copies of the qur'an, the bible, european, medieval and renaissance manuscripts...
the museum is situated in the grounds of dublin castle...
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