BOOK OF KELLS: 101

The Book of Kells is one of Ireland’s greatest national treasures.

It’s an illustrated manuscript of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.

The book was created by monks more than 1,100 years ago.

The pages are made from calf skin. Colors like red, yellow, blue, green, and gold are used throughout. Animals and mythical creatures also appear.

For hundreds of years, the Book of Kells was kept at the Abbey of Kells in northeast Ireland.

Today, the book is on display at Trinity College Library in Dublin.

Trinity College is Ireland’s oldest university. It was founded in 1592.