Abbey of Kells
Mainistir Cheanannais
monastery in
Kells
#1 in Kells
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#120 in Ireland
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The Abbey of Kells, located in Kells, County Meath, Ireland, is a historic monastic site renowned for its rich cultural and religious significance. Founded in the early 9th century, the abbey became a major center of learning and art during the medieval period. It is perhaps best known for being the original home of the Book of Kells, an illuminated manuscript of the four Gospels of the New Testament, which is considered one of Ireland's greatest cultural treasures.
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