Dublin Castle stands on Dame Street in the heart of Dublin, Ireland. It is a medieval castle that later became a government complex, and it still reads that way today: old stone towers sit beside more formal buildings, and the whole site is set within well-kept gardens.
What you will see
- The State Apartments, the rooms used for official occasions, which give the castle its best-known interior.
- The medieval towers, the oldest parts of the site, which show its origins as a fortress.
- The gardens, a calm place to walk between the buildings.
Why it is worth a visit
The castle was for centuries the former seat of British rule in Ireland, so a visit gives a direct sense of that history in the place where it was run. The contrast between the medieval fabric and the later government buildings makes the layers of its past easy to follow as you walk through.
Around the castle
Dame Street and the surrounding streets of central Dublin put the castle within easy reach of the city's other sights, shops and places to eat. Many visitors combine a visit here with a walk through the old streets of the city centre, so the castle can be one stop in a day spent exploring Dublin on foot.
To plan your visit, the castle can be reached at Dame Street, Dublin 2, D02 EY53, Ireland, or by phone on +353 1 645 8813.
