Dublin Castle
Guide
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≈ A$14SightAllow 45–90 minPut together by AI from open data
What you'll see
A courtyard of red-brick and stone buildings around a round medieval tower, and inside, grand state rooms with painted ceilings and chandeliers still used for presidential events.
A brief history
For about 700 years this was the seat of English, then British, rule in Ireland. It was handed over to the new Irish state in 1922.
Tips
- Best time
- Morning
- Cost
- ≈ €8 for the State Apartments; the courtyards are free
- Allow
- 45–90 min
- Hours
- State Apartments usually about 9:45–17:45, last entry earlier (check)
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Good to know
- Area
- Temple Bar and the old city: The castle, the two cathedrals, the river and Temple Bar's pubs. Central with several hostels; loud late at night near Temple Bar.
- Access
- Partly step-free
- Indoors or out
- Partly indoors
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