Advantages: a great tour is provided Disadvantages:
Another one of Dublin’s amazing sites that has to visited by all. This castle has a mix of all centuries in it. There is a brilliant tour given by one of a number of guides provided specially by the Irish government. They guide will take you on a tour which last about 2 hours at a maximum. You are guided through the building and given a very interesting tour. There are numerous different interesting features to be seen such as the family crests of ...
LIZZIE241079 12.07.2000
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Advantages: History melds with modern-day use Disadvantages: None at all
Dublin Castle is a historic gem which has the added advantage of being used for modern government ,in a town renowned for appreciating its diverse and interesting history.
A visit to Dublin Castle is enhanced by the energetic and enthusiastic tour guides. You wait in a reception room, for the appointed time, and then a guide joins you for a very professional group tour to share a look back in time, with a difference.
What sets Dublin Castle apart ... ...A highlight at Dublin Castle is the State Apartments, on the South side of the Great Courtyard; a close second is the Chapel Royal (1814), the King's Chapel is absolutely fabulous - I loved the vaulting and carved oaks - don't forget to look up when you get in here, it's memorable. Visit the 1883 Coach House where once you would have seen the Viceroy's Coach and all the horses but nowadays you're more likely to attend a conference, dine or enjoy ...
Writing321 20.12.2005
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Dublin castle is one of Dublin’s most loved tourist locations. It attracts tourist from all over the world. I personally love the guided tour of the buildings –showing you all the different apartments within the building. The tour is well put together and takes you on a trip of the entire life span of this beautiful building. The castle is home to some of the most amazing pieces of furniture and artefacts representing many key dates in Irish history. ...
LIZZIE241079 31.08.2000
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Advantages: a very interesting tour is provided Disadvantages: if you not interested in history don't go here
...this building is in centre; Dublin and is only a short walking distance from all the main locations of the city.
Dublin Castle has played a pivotal role in Irish history and government for over a millennium. In the 9th century the Vikings established a hill fort on the site. It was replaced with a Norman castle in 1204. All that now remains of the 13th century castle is the Record Tower. In the 16th century Thomas Fitzgerald, son of the Earl of ... ...escaped twice from the Record tower. In more recent centuries the castle developed into something of a palace for viceroys and visiting English monarchs, but continued to be both the seat and the symbol of British rule in Ireland until 1922. Above the entrance archway stands the statue of justice - "with its face to the castle and its back to the nation," as Dubliners were fond of saying in the days of British rule.
The castle continues to create ...
annawcrilly 23.05.2001
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