The Book of Kells is set apart by its exceptional art quality and the sheer number of illustrations throughout its 680 pages, attracting scholars and nearly a million visitors annually.
It is a stunning example of Hiberno-Saxon style, believed to have been composed on the Scottish island of Iona in 806, intended more for display than reading.
The exquisite illustrations mark it as a ceremonial object, as its intricacies lead the mind along pathways of the imagination, embodying a unique cultural heritage.
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