Like it or not, this place is the center of Dublin, not only geometric, but also historical. Not only did the king of England in the 13th century oblige local foremen to build fortifications here to control and manage the agitated Irish crowd, but the Vikings, not yet having the results of geological research in their hands, built a settlement here. The castle still stands today. Completed, rebuilt, restored but worth it. Albeit not as huge and presentable as we expect from the average age-old building. The best part of it is the royal chapel, which, however, was built separately and does not belong to the general style of the castle. You can learn the history of the castle, famous names, the fate of the heroes and the intention of the "directors" of history only on an excursion. You can, of course, save money and rush through the castle yourself, but this, believe me, is not comme il faut.
Moreover, you can skip all the details of the story of how in 1922 the British, gritting their hearts, teeth, finger bones and brain convolutions from impotence, handed over the keys to the castle to the representative of Irish society Michael Collins after 6 years of struggle, where there was a place for both uprisings and civil war. That's how the keys were handed over in January 1922, and so far England and Ireland live like respectable neighbors with close supervision of everyone who decides to "remember the old". The territory of the castle is quite extensive, you can enter it from different sides. The official entrance with a gate and an arch is located next to the City Hall building from the central Dahme Street. If you don’t even know the name, look at which big buses drive and where there are the most lanes. If you have chosen the entrance correctly, then there will be a bicycle parking lot on your left, and a wonderful souvenir shop on your right.
There is something to see, there is something to choose. Prices are normal, you can shop. A little further you will see the most beautiful royal chapel. If you shift the focus to objects closer to you, you will see signs with explanatory notes - directly to the Chester Library, and to the right to the conference room and something else. You are right. Passing under the archway, you will find yourself in a large square. On the right is a magnificent clock tower with two statues on the sides. There are also 2 arches and additional entrances to the castle. Directly in front of you is the square on which Collins took away the keys to the castle from the British. But on the left there will be blue doors and where the entrance to the castle apartments themselves, an information center, a cash desk, toilets and free Wi Fi are located. Most likely, if you and I came for the same thing, you are there. At the box office you can buy tickets for both self-study and group.
The collective one is a couple of euros more expensive, but you will visit the Powder Tower and see the medieval remains of the castle, as well as the Royal Chapel, which, in principle, is, as it were, a must-see. The only justification for your frugality at a price of 2 euros is an unprecedented rush. I don't accept any other excuse. The tour lasts just over an hour. After buying a ticket and hiding the backpack in the luggage room, you are waiting for the start of the tour in the lobby. Tours run every half an hour - forty minutes. A prerequisite for allowing you to visit places is a colored paper hoop attached to your wrist. The historical tour starts from the former powder tower, then proceeds to the only surviving tower of the castle, where there was an archive and a prison at different times, the royal chapel and the royal chambers. The Royal Chambers take up most of the tour. Only they are available for silent inspection when buying an independent tour.
Bedchambers, exhibition halls, front corridor, living room, throne room - you will be able to see everything that the castle is rich in. And finally, the unprecedented St. Patrick's Hall, which once served as a ballroom, and is currently used for ceremonial procedures and state banquets. This, of course, is not Buckingham Palace, but worth a look. The Dubh Linn tea rooms are open during castle hours for drinks and light snacks. P. s. By the way, the magnificent Bram Stoker worked on the castle grounds from 1866 to 1878. He wrote his first book Duties of Clerk of Petty Sessions in Ireland about this period. P. p. s. Yes, and I found a real Irishman, about whom there are legends and who represents a collective image of a typical Dublin resident. Here he is - red and with hemp. True, he is still small, but very typical? Tickets: 8.50/7.50/5.00 and 6.50 for highly independent Opening hours: Monday - Saturday: 10.00 - 1645 Sunday, holidays: 12.00 - 1645 Dame Street, Dublin 2 Dublincastle. ie Heritageireland. ie
Moreover, you can skip all the details of the story of how in 1922 the British, gritting their hearts, teeth, finger bones and brain convolutions from impotence, handed over the keys to the castle to the representative of Irish society Michael Collins after 6 years of struggle, where there was a place for both uprisings and civil war. That's how the keys were handed over in January 1922, and so far England and Ireland live like respectable neighbors with close supervision of everyone who decides to "remember the old". The territory of the castle is quite extensive, you can enter it from different sides. The official entrance with a gate and an arch is located next to the City Hall building from the central Dahme Street. If you don’t even know the name, look at which big buses drive and where there are the most lanes. If you have chosen the entrance correctly, then there will be a bicycle parking lot on your left, and a wonderful souvenir shop on your right.
There is something to see, there is something to choose. Prices are normal, you can shop. A little further you will see the most beautiful royal chapel. If you shift the focus to objects closer to you, you will see signs with explanatory notes - directly to the Chester Library, and to the right to the conference room and something else. You are right. Passing under the archway, you will find yourself in a large square. On the right is a magnificent clock tower with two statues on the sides. There are also 2 arches and additional entrances to the castle. Directly in front of you is the square on which Collins took away the keys to the castle from the British. But on the left there will be blue doors and where the entrance to the castle apartments themselves, an information center, a cash desk, toilets and free Wi Fi are located. Most likely, if you and I came for the same thing, you are there. At the box office you can buy tickets for both self-study and group.
The collective one is a couple of euros more expensive, but you will visit the Powder Tower and see the medieval remains of the castle, as well as the Royal Chapel, which, in principle, is, as it were, a must-see. The only justification for your frugality at a price of 2 euros is an unprecedented rush. I don't accept any other excuse. The tour lasts just over an hour. After buying a ticket and hiding the backpack in the luggage room, you are waiting for the start of the tour in the lobby. Tours run every half an hour - forty minutes. A prerequisite for allowing you to visit places is a colored paper hoop attached to your wrist. The historical tour starts from the former powder tower, then proceeds to the only surviving tower of the castle, where there was an archive and a prison at different times, the royal chapel and the royal chambers. The Royal Chambers take up most of the tour. Only they are available for silent inspection when buying an independent tour.
Bedchambers, exhibition halls, front corridor, living room, throne room - you will be able to see everything that the castle is rich in. And finally, the unprecedented St. Patrick's Hall, which once served as a ballroom, and is currently used for ceremonial procedures and state banquets. This, of course, is not Buckingham Palace, but worth a look. The Dubh Linn tea rooms are open during castle hours for drinks and light snacks. P. s. By the way, the magnificent Bram Stoker worked on the castle grounds from 1866 to 1878. He wrote his first book Duties of Clerk of Petty Sessions in Ireland about this period. P. p. s. Yes, and I found a real Irishman, about whom there are legends and who represents a collective image of a typical Dublin resident. Here he is - red and with hemp. True, he is still small, but very typical? Tickets: 8.50/7.50/5.00 and 6.50 for highly independent Opening hours: Monday - Saturday: 10.00 - 1645 Sunday, holidays: 12.00 - 1645 Dame Street, Dublin 2 Dublincastle. ie Heritageireland. ie
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