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Dublin Castle

Dame Street, Dublin 2, Ireland (South City Centre)
01 645 8813
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Ranked #53 of 238 attractions in Dublin
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Type: Castles, Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Owner description: Dublin Castle was for 700 years the seat of British power in Ireland. Today you can still view the remains of the 13th century structure as part of... more » Owner description: Dublin Castle was for 700 years the seat of British power in Ireland. Today you can still view the remains of the 13th century structure as part of the guided tour. The present Dublin Castle dates from the mid 1700's and today is used by the Irish Governemnt for state events such as the inauguration of the Irish President and state banquets for visiting dignatories. Amongst the highlights are the Ladies Drawing Room, the Throne Room and St. Patricks Hall. « less
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Vancouver, Canada
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW

Thanks for letting us know in advance! They noted that the EU presidency had taken over the state apartments on January 1st, but tours were still running then. As of yesterday, this place is completely closed off. Enjoy the outside! However, I was told the Obama ladies will be getting a private tour soon. How nice.

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Corydon, Iowa
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 6, 2013

We didn't take the tour of Dublin Castle, but there's plenty to see otherwise. There's interesting architecture, and there were some very strange sand sculptures when we were there. There's also the Chapel Royal, with it's magnificent stained glass and organ pipes, and the beautiful Dublin Castle Gardens.

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Toledo, Ohio, Usa
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 29, 2013

Probably should have asked before walking over, but we were quite disappointed that the Castle was closed

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2013 via mobile

Lovely bit of Irish culture to visit.The tour was very informative about all aspects of the building.Would recommend to anyone who wants to see some nice culture and history.

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Krakow, Poland
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2013

It is closed till winter 2013 due to some works and from the outside it is really disappointing. With colorful houses next to it, not really...

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Richmond, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013

I loved this tour and would like to have seen more. I know it is not a traditional castle, but inside you have an abundance of history. I enjoyed the tour guide because it puts all the pieces into place for what you are seeing. It is worth it to see when visiting Dublin.

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013

We toured Dublin Castle earlier this month and found it very enjoyable. The tour covered a large section of the castle and even went underground to view some of the old city wall, corner tower, and moat. This building is rich with history and our guide did a great job bringing it to life. From the state rooms to the... More

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London, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

Not really worth making the time to see if your time is limited in Dublin. Not really much of a castle, the chapel and the Gardens are nice, but nothing spectacular for the region.

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San Jose, California
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

My friends and I searched all over for anything that looked like a castle. We found a small chapel attached to some government buildings. Dont go to this place, find something more relevant and interesting.

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Gorey, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

Another 'must' for any foreign visitor, although it is also a great place for Irish students to visit and experience part of our Irish History. Check out the lovely ceilings and plasterwork and appreciate the guided tour. A place to be proud of if you are Irish!

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