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The Dublin Castle And Its Courtyards
he Dublin Castle is among apartments, and museums within
the most important it.
structures in Ireland. In
1210, it was built on the orders The Castle is located in Dublin
of the first Lord of Ireland, Center along Dame Street. It is
King John. Over the years, the comprised of several courtyards
Dublin Castle has evolved from a and buildings that originate from
defensive fortress to an different times in the history of
administrative center and a Ireland. The Dublin Castle is
vice-regal court. It has suffered home to some of the oldest
from several destructions, but architectural styles in the
the worst attack made against it country. Here are some of the
was in 1534, when “Silken Thomas” main features of the castle that
Fitzgerald, a courtier who had you should visit:
relinquished his loyalty to the
English Crown, led an uprising. 1. St. Patrick’s Hall
The Dublin Castle has faced many A trip to the Dublin Castle would
changes, not only physically, but be pointless if you don’t visit
also in terms of the governing St. Patrick’s Hall, which is one
powers that resided within it. of the famous halls in Ireland.
The castle has stood for This hall, which is dedicated to
centuries and has been constantly the patron saint of the country,
repaired, refurbished, and kept the paintings on its ceilings was
in the state that it is at done by Vincenzo Valdre that
present. Unlike before, the use showcases different events in
of the castle is now primarily Irish and British history.
for ceremonial purposes. Tourists
are free to go around the 2. The Throne Room
courtyards, luxuriant state
The Throne Room also has its
share of extraordinary artwork 5. The Bedford Tower
and architecture. It is the most
majestic state apartment in the This clock tower dates from the
castle that used to serve as the 18th century. Its base is the
chamber for Irish Monarchs. In it Norman gate of the castle. The
are four ornaments made by Irish Crown Jewels – a diamond
Gaetano Gandolfi that depict Badge and the St. Patrick Star –
Mars, Juno, Jupiter, and Minerva. were stolen from this tower in
1907 and unfortunately were never
3. The Chester Beatty Library and recovered.
Gallery
6. Garda Siochana Museum
In 1999, one of the finest
collections of Oriental art in This museum is located in the
the world that is owned by Sir Record Tower, which is what only
Alfred Chester Beatty was moved remains of the original castle.
into its galleries. It showcases a detailed history
of the Irish police force.
4. State Drawing Room and State
Dining Room If you are considering a visit to
Dublin, make sure to include the
The State Drawing Room used to be Dublin Castle in your itinerary.
the receiving room, but it is not Note, however, that the
used as an entertainment area for apartments are closed when there
foreign dignitaries. The State is a national ceremonial or a
Dining Room dates from the visiting foreign dignitary, so
initial construction of the you have to check in advance.
castle.
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