“In continuous occupation since 1204!”
In continuous occupation since its establishment in 1204 AD, Dublin Castle has played a prominent role in Ireland's history. Today, this prestigious city centre site is host to state-of-the-art conference and dining facilities. The State Apartments are among the most prestigious State rooms in the country and are open for guided tours. Dublin Castle: Originally built in the 13th century on a site previously settled by the Vikings it functioned as a military fortress, a prison, treasury, courts of law and the seat of English Administration in Ireland for 700 years. Rebuilt in the 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, Dublin Castle is now used for important State receptions and Presidential Inaugurations. The State Apartments, Undercroft, Chapel Royal, Craft Shop, Heritage Centre and Restaurant are open to visitors. (On occasions Dublin Castle can be closed at very short notice for Government business). Access for visitors with disabilities to State Apartments, Chapel Royal and restaurant.
Not your “typical” Irish castle. Only one original tower remains and the rest was built later around 1700. Very fascinating history. Loved the 1 hour guided tour.
Really great historical tour of the castle. Really interesting architecture and stories behind it. Much of the castle was ruined during a bad fire so a lot of the castle is "modernized" rather than being all stone everywhere. One of the weirdest/most interesting things is the heads all over the place and the table made by a prisoner for the queen to get out of jail which failed because he hid demonic figures in the table haha
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Dublin Castle
Hours
- Sun: 12:00 pm - 4:45 pm
- Mon - Sat: 9:45 am - 4:45 pm
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Credit Cards Accepted