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Dublin Castle
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| Looking for: | Castles/Stately Homes, Learning/Historical | | Address: | Dame Street, Dublin 2 | | Nearest City: | Dublin | | Age Group: | All Ages | | Kids Activity: | Indoors and Outdoors | | Telephone: | +353 1 645 8813 |
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Description
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.
Since its foundation in 1204 Dublin Castle
has been at the heart of the history and evolution of the city. Today,
spanning an area of over 44,000 square meters (11 acres), the site
contains 2 museums, 2 cafés, an international conference centre, 2
gardens, Government Buildings and the State Apartments which are the
most important state rooms in the country.
The grounds of the site are free to
explore, as is the Chapel Royal, the Chester Beatty Library, the Garda
Museum and the Revenue Museum. Access to the State Apartments is by
guided tour only and tickets may be purchased from the Apartments in the
Upper Castle Yard.
Dublin Castle is open to the public Monday to Saturday 10.00 - 16.45 and Sunday 12.00 - 16.45
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