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Dublin Castle, Dublin, Ireland -  Tourist
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Dublin Castle
Dame Street
Dublin 2
Dublin
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Description:
In the IX th century the Vikings built a hill fort on the site of the
current castle and this was replaced with a Norman castle in 1204 on the
orders of King John.
The Castle was badly damaged by
fire in 1684
After the XVII th century the castle was a palace for the Viceroys of
Ireland and English Kings and Queens until the end of British rule in
Ireland in 1922.
Above the main entrance archway stands the statue of justice.
The castle is still used for elections and official state events often
involving Heads of State, including the inaugurations of the Presidents of
Ireland.
Opening
Times: 10am-5pm
Mon-Fri;
2pm-5pm Sat, SunAdmission: Adults
£2; Children £1
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