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A Visit to Dublin Castle, Who has the Crown Jewels?

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Visit Dublin Castle, Who has the Crown Jewels?

Dublin Castle was the seat of the United Kingdom government administration in Ireland until 1922. The castle sits in the city center between Trinity College and Christ Church Cathedral. You may recognize the castle from The Tudors TV series; it has also been in several movies. The castle has been destroyed and rebuilt several times. It was targeted during the Easter Rising in 1916 and is where the Treaty for Independence was signed.

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Dublin Castle State Apartments Dublin Ireland Things to do two day itinerary
Dublin Castle State Apartments

The Dubh Linn Garden is circular and acts as a helicopter pad. A Celtic symbol is inlaid with brick and visible from above. Bedford Tower is in the upper yard. The Crown Jewels were stolen from here in 1907 and were never found. Look to the right and notice Lady Justice with her back turned on the city. Dubliners view this as an appropriate symbol of British Justice.

Dublin Castle Chapel Royal Dublin Ireland Things to do two day itinerary
Dublin Castle Chapel Royal

Dublin Castle plays a huge role in Ireland’s history and a walk around the grounds is time well spent.  Today the castle is a government complex and tourist attraction. Stroll through the famous Chester Beatty Library if time permits. Guided tours of the State Apartments, Chapel Royal, and St Patrick Hall are available.

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17 Responses

  1. Can’t believe I’ve never been to Ireland, but would love to go to Dublin one day. Dublin Castle will definitely be on my list. Lots of history to witness there.

  2. I’d love to go to Dublin, it does look kind of grey though, just like home 😀 (I’m from England!!) Very symbolic with Lady Justice turning her back on Ireland 🙁

  3. Reading this just in time. We have been exploring castles in the continental Europe and this is nice departure :)Thanks

  4. It’s definitely a beautiful castle! I would love to explore it! Crazy that even now the jewels haven’t been found!

  5. The castle’s structure is fascinating! It’s amazing how it was destroyed and rebuilt several times. There are also a lot of important events in the history that happened there! So beautiful!

  6. I love all the subtle details at play in this castle, especially lady liberty with her back turned. So curious about the crown jewels. I should check under my bed.

  8. I have to admit, the first time I saw this castle, I found it very odd with all the colours. It has great history and its worth a visit if you can get inside at certain times as most of it is still used as offices. Now where are those crown jewels?

  9. Thoughtful in depth and interesting commentary on the castle and Island itself. Definitely adding a trip to see it to my bucket list.

  10. Interesting shapes and color and I saw a lot of unique architecture in different styles. Thanks for sharing about it! @ knycx.journeying

  11. Dublin’s castle doesn’t look like a typical castle, but it has such a cool history. Plus, I remember it to be really pretty inside as well.

  12. Missed Dublin on our epic United Kingdom trip (because it is no longer part of it!). A Celtic castle I have not been to!

  13. What a fascinating piece of history. I always imagine castles being Christian with the king’s power coming from divine bequeath but the Celtic roots must run strong in Ireland.

  14. Not only is the castle a stunning piece of architecture, it comes with such fascinating history. I wonder where the crown jewels ever ended up!? No wonder it has been featured on screen, I’d love to see it for myself someday!

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