Dublin Castle
12 expert reviews
“Like the White House, Dublin Castle is a governmental building that also doubles as a tourist attraction.”
– Let's Go
Fodor's
"As seat and symbol of the British rule of Ireland for more than seven centuries, Dublin Castle figured largely in Ireland's turbulent history early in the 20th century."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The stronghold of British power in Ireland for 700 years is principally an 18th-century creation that is more hotch-potch palace than medieval castle."
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The highlight is a visit to the subterranean excavations of the old castle, discovered by accident in 1986.
Time Out
"More a collection of 18th-century administrative buildings, albeit very fine ones, built on a medieval plan of two courtyards."
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Afar Magazine
"Wandering the lavishly decorated rooms (which are sometimes closer to dizzyingly gaudy than merely ornate), you'll learn other golden nuggets of information."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"At the urban heart of Dublin, it has evolved from an imposing fortress into an administrative hub... and is today the symbol of the Irish State."
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