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Mappa Mundi & Chained Library Exhibitions

5 College Cloisters, England
Ranked #4 of 15 attractions in Hereford
4.0 of 5 stars 18 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
Owner description: The above website is currently under construction so you might try http://www.herefordwebpages.co.uk/mapmundi.shtml &...... more » Owner description: The above website is currently under construction so you might try http://www.herefordwebpages.co.uk/mapmundi.shtml & http://www.herefordcathedral.org/about/archive/chained_library.html also.Thanks,David KennedyAlthough the Mappa Mundi and Chained Library are in the same location as Hereford Cathedral, they have their own purpose-built building and carry a separate admission fee. « less
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Leeds, United Kingdom
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59 reviews 59 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

As an aged geographer I have always wanted to see this. The new area is very user friendly and to see the original and the chained library was a fulfilling experience More

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Braunton, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

This informative and amazing part of our visit to the Cathedral was so histrically informative that it is the part I remember so vividly, many other items to view and excellent curator. Items are stored and brought out on rotational basis as there is not enough space to display all, I was told by staff member. Hence another visit planned. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Fascinating, the whole presentation was well worth the vivist More

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Hereford, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

well presented - neither too high or low brow. The area around the Cathedral is beautiful - pity about High Town and surrounds - just another clown town... More

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Cleethorpes
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

Very interesting for adults.Rather expensive for this short tour.Perhaps Hereford Cathedral should charge an overall entrance fee to include this exhibition? More

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Hoarwithy, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

Lovely to sit within the walls of the Cathedral, surrounded by history. Delightful More

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Waterlooville
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012
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Cathedral lovely. but was surprised that we had to pay £6.pp. to view the Mappa Mundi, so didn,t bother, just looked at all the books and the pictures in the Library. More

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Cardiff, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

An ideal trip to admire the imposing Cathedral especially the stained glass windows and wonderful architecture, Mappa Mundi exhibit is absolutely beautiful and difficult to fully appreciate the history plus the chained library is awe inspiring! the guide was very proud of his city and very helpful in explaining the backround in how the books were produced. It really takes... More

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Caerphilly
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

There is lots of detail in the map, including amazing monsters and mythical beasts. Some are based on real animals, others are pretty bizarre - check out the 'bonnacon'... Nice displays and fabulous manuscripts. More

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Oxford, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

Strongly recommended. Staff happy to explain everything. The ancient map displayed in a special room. £6 (£5 concessions), open 10-4. The chained library also very interesting. Good video explanation. Excellent visit. Do not miss. More

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