The castle is a legacy of British rule in Ireland and the luxurious State Apartments that you see inside were home to the British appointed Viceroys. Today, the castle is a conglomeration of buildings from various different points in time. For instance, the circular Record Tower dates back to 1226, but the chapel bolted on to it was completed in 1814. All in all, it’s a journey through time when you visit and the two things we were most impressed by were the beautiful gold-decorated Throne Room and St Patrick’s Hall which is the castle’s largest function room. Dublin Castle is just off Dame Street. This is an extract from our free Dublin City Guide.
The Clock Tower and Justice Statue at Dublin Castle, Ireland
Access to the State Apartments and Medievel Undercroft is by guided tour only. Dublin Castle is open to the public Monday to Saturday 10am to 4.45pm and Sunday 12pm to 4.45pm. Access to the State Apartments and Medievel Undercroft is by guided tour only. Adult tours cost 4.50 Euros although there is free access to the castle on the first Wednesday of every month (2011 prices). The Garda Police Museum is also located at the castle and admission to this is free of charge.
Dublin Castle from the side
LOCATION, DIRECTIONS & CONTACT
Address: Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
Tel: + 353 1 677 7129
Dublin Castle is situated in the very heart of Dublin City, on the south side of the River Liffey, off Dame Street, en route from Trinity College to Christchurch Cathedral. The Dublin Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tour stops near Dublin Castle too.
MORE ON DUBLIN CASTLE
Dublin Castle – Wikipedia
Dublin Historical Walking Tour
Dublin Castle – Official Website
Dublin Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tour – Stops near to Dublin Castle
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