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Dublin Castle
2 Dublin
Ireland -
+353 1 677 7129/+353 1 679 3713
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Neighborhood :
Trinity College, Dame Street and environs
http://www.dublincastle.ie/
Dublin Castle symbolised English rule for 700 years, ever since the Anglo-Normans built their fortress on this site. Later, the castle was to serve as the headquarters of the English-appointed Viceroy of Ireland. It was not until 1922 that it was finally handed over to the Irish Free State. Guided tours include the palatial State Apartments of the castle. Historical items of interest include a throne donated by King William of Orange and a variety of banners of the now-disbanded Knights of St Patrick. The Castle is very much a working series of buildings: it is used for State functions, and many government agencies are based here. There is a great deal for the visitor to see, including the Chapel Royal, the formal gardens, the Crypt Theatre and the splendid Chester Beatty Museum. In all ways, an essential visit.
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A really beautiful castle. But when you've seen over 20, they all start to seem alike. Again, a must see, but what info I retained and actually spit back...
Covered by the Heritage Card, which is a card that pre-pays admission to a number of historical sites at a discount. Not anything compared to Buckingham...
If you're expecting a kind of 'turrets and all' ancient ruin, you may be slightly disappointed with the exterior or Dublin Castle. But the palace-style...
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“Very impressed”
I have to say I was very impreseed with the tour of Dublin Castle, which is really more of a palace than a castle since the original was destro...
“Not Really a Castle... Anymore”
Dublin Castle is really not a castle anymore. It is basically a government office building that has tours going on. The tour was very "guided" ...
“Glad we went!”
We stopped by Dublin Castle earlier in the week around 2 pm & were told that all the tours were sold out for that day. We waited until the last...
“A Guided Tour of Dublin Castle Well Worth The Price of Admission”
Dublin Castle, once a symbol of English rule, was first a fortress for the Vikings and then in the 13th century, a fortress built by the Anglo-...
“Waste of Time”
Didn't do the tour, but the outside was nothing special. It was actually painted loud colors on part of the castle. We heard the castle is main...
“A fascinating place - great history.”
We toured Dublin Castle earlier this month and found it very enjoyable. The tour covered a large section of the castle and even went undergroun...
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