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 independent sources · SRC-11734, SRC-11735, SRC-13374, SRC-15978 - Built 1712–1732
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-16051, SRC-16581, SRC-17254 - Designed by Thomas Burgh
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · 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)
How we verify
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confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Foundation filmed?
Library of Trinity College Dublin (the Old Library / Long Room), in Dublin, Leinster, is a real-world filming location used for Foundation.
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.