Have a storming time at Dublin Castle

Dublin Castle is one of the most important tourist attractions in Ireland, and has played an important role in Irish history throughout the centuries.

Construction began in 1204 and by 1230, Dublin Castle was largely complete. The original castle was of typical Norman design, with a defensive tower and each corner and a courtyard instead of a keep. Today, Record Tower is the sole surviving tower of the medieval castle.

The castle continued to evolve and change use over the years, acting as the seat of government, a prison, a royal residence and, its original purpose, a defensive fort.

Today Dublin Castle is a great tourist attraction and is also used to host state functions. The castle complex also hosts the Chester Beatty Library, which houses the manuscripts collected by Sir Alfred Chester Beatty.

No visit to Ireland is complete without visiting Dublin Castle – a remarkable building with a remarkable history.

January 29th, 2008 admin
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