The Historic site of Dublin Castle is a visitor attraction with much to offer. At just 1250 steps, or 13 minutes, from the Arthaus.
History
Constructed in the early thirteenth century on the site of a Viking settlement, Dublin Castle served for centuries as the headquarters of English, and later British, administration in Ireland. In 1922, following Ireland’s independence, Dublin Castle was handed over to the new Irish government.
If you need a quick pick me up, the Dubh Linn Tea Rooms, located in Dublin Castle is the perfect place for a delicious cake and a homemade lemonade.
Dublin Castle State Apartments
Visitors can access parts of the castle like the State Apartments, the Medieval Under croft or the Chapel Royal.
Each representative of a different part of Irish history.
Other things to do in Dublin Castle include visiting some of their available exhibitions or the Chester Beatty Museum, found on castle grounds.
