Dublin Castle
City: Dublin
Province: Leinster
Place: Dublin Castle
Along with the beer industry and the bars, the Dublin Castle is the most interesting thing to see in the city. In the past, it belonged to England, from which it ruled the Irish territory. It was also, by those times, flanked by the Liffey and Poodle rivers. Unlike other castles in Europe, its visual appearance changed radically with the new interventions over the centuries. Its best-known angle is that of the medieval defensive tower, one of the few preserved parts of its original design. When it comes to the rooms and interiors, the most interesting place are the State Apartments, in which lies the fabulous St. Patrick's Hall and the Throne Room. Beyond its tourist use and after the construction of the presidential residence in front of Phoenix Park, the Castle is used only for important events and ceremonies of the Government of Ireland.