Library of Trinity College Dublin (the Old Library / Long Room) is a library in Dublin, Leinster, Ireland, and a filming location for Foundation (2021). Built in 1712-1732, it was designed by Thomas Burgh.
Location: Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
Verified facts
- Appeared in Foundation (tv, 2021)
confidence 80/100 · 4 recorded source groups · SRC-11734, SRC-11735, SRC-13374, SRC-15978 - Built 1712–1732
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-16051, SRC-16581, SRC-17254 - Designed by Thomas Burgh
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-16051, SRC-16580, SRC-17254
Evidence & sources
- SRC-11734 — https://www.geekgirlauthority.com/foundation-filming-locations-imperial-library-the-long-r (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11735 — https://thirdeyetraveller.com/the-long-room-trinity-college/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13374 — Wikipedia — Library of Trinity College Dublin (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-15978 — https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/tv-radio-web/foundation-it-stars-jared-harris-was-filmed-in-irela (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16051 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trinity_College_Library (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16580 — https://www.archiseek.com/1732-long-room-library-trinity-college-dublin/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16581 — https://www.tcd.ie/library/old-library/long-room/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17254 — https://www.visittrinity.ie/the-long-room-at-trinity-college-dublin/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
How is Library of Trinity College Dublin (the Old Library / Long Room) connected to Foundation?
Library of Trinity College Dublin (the Old Library / Long Room), in Dublin, Leinster, has a documented connection to Foundation. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection.
Who designed Library of Trinity College Dublin (the Old Library / Long Room)?
Library of Trinity College Dublin (the Old Library / Long Room) was designed by Thomas Burgh.
Where is Library of Trinity College Dublin (the Old Library / Long Room) located?
Library of Trinity College Dublin (the Old Library / Long Room) is located in Dublin, Leinster.