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Dublin Castle, Dublin, Ireland

Featured Review : Dublin Castle should be on every visitors list when in Dublin. It has centuries of history, is home to the much-praised Chester Beatty Library, and is the venue for a fascinating tour through the old palace and down into...See Full Review

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Dublin Castle Reviews

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Unimpressive

  • 1 out of 5 stars by Act80 from columbus, Ohio
  • April 3, 2010
Quote: It was hard to find and not really that impressive. Would not recommend to the general traveller.

From journal 30th B-day Trip

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Dublin Castle

  • 4 out of 5 stars by LenR from Townsville, Queensland, Australia
  • June 2, 2008
Dublin Castle
Quote: Dublin Castle should be on every visitors list when in Dublin. It has centuries of history, is home to the much-praised Chester Beatty Library, and is the venue for a fascinating tour through the old palace and down into the original Viking city of... Read the full Dublin Castle review

From journal Some Dublin Highlights

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Dublin Castle

  • 4 out of 5 stars by zabelle from Portland, Connecticut
  • November 5, 2006
Dublin Castle
Quote: I don’t know what I expected from Dublin Castle but what I got was totally unexpected. I have never seen anything less Castle like. I needed a little history lesson, which I must say our guide on the tour provided. The castle must be visited on a... Read the full Dublin Castle review

From journals In Dublin’s Fair City, Short Stop in Dublin

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Castle Vault Cafe

  • 5 out of 5 stars by zabelle from Portland, Connecticut
  • November 5, 2006
Castle Vault Cafe
Quote: Before entering Dublin Castle for our tour I had caught sight of the Queen of Tarts across the street and with a name like that who could resist. We had plans to look over their goods as soon as we completed the tour. So much for great plans. When... Read the full Dublin Castle review

From journals In Dublin’s Fair City, Short Stop in Dublin

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Dublin Castle

  • 4 out of 5 stars by billmoy from Chicago, Illinois
  • March 3, 2004
Dublin Castle
Quote: This historic site originally featured a castle built by Norman King John in 1204. The central courtyard of the current castle complex is the footprint of the original castle rectangle. For over seven centuries, the castle was the seat of English... Read the full Dublin Castle review

From journal Bill in Ireland - DUBLIN

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Dublin Castle

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Mapels from groningen, Netherlands
  • June 15, 2003
Dublin Castle
Quote: We wandered around the castle grounds and took the guided tour. That was well worth its price. The guide was well informed and introduced us to ancient and recent Irish history with great sense of humour. We saw mirrors placed in a room to look... Read the full Dublin Castle review

From journal Three nights in Dublin

Castle of Dublin

  • 2 out of 5 stars by lucia gismondi from SANREMO, Italy
  • September 9, 2002
Quote: It is not a castle, despite the name, but a palace, still used by the government in official occasions. Nothing is authentic, but everything has been accurately restored to reproduce a rich, Georgian mansion, where the representants of the English... Read the full Dublin Castle review

From journal two days in Dublin

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The Cathedrals and Castle of Dublin

  • 3 out of 5 stars by fatjaz from London, United Kingdom
  • December 27, 2001
The Cathedrals and Castle of Dublin
Quote: Dublin has two Cathedrals: one for the Catholics and one for the Protestants. Both are worth a visit and give you a real insight into the different attitudes amongst the two branches of Christianity. Christ Church Cathedral is located up near... Read the full Dublin Castle review

From journal Random days in Dublin

Dublin Castle

  • 3 out of 5 stars by Kathy from Northern Va Suburbs of DC, Virginia
  • February 14, 2001
Quote: For 7 centuries Dublin Castle was a symbol of English rule, ever since the Anglo-Normans built a fortress here in the 13th century. Features are: Throne room: Built in 1740, this room contains a throne said to have been presented to William of... Read the full Dublin Castle review

From journal St.Patrick's Day in Dublin