Dublin Castle was the center of administration during 700 years of British rule up until 1922. The castle has witnessed many guises: medieval fortress, vice-regal court, and function of government. Presently, the castle is mainly used for ceremonial occasions, exhibitions, and even gatherings and concerts. The ornate state apartments are opened to visitors and there are a number of museums to explore, including the Chester Beatty Library and Gallery. The museum, founded in 1953 by an American living in Dublin, Chester Beatty, displays a fantastic collection of oriental art and numerous collections of manuscripts, books, and ancient texts. There are also European medieval and Renaissance manuscripts, Egyptian papyrus texts, and copies of the Qur'an, and the Bible. Buddhist paintings and Turkish and Persian miniatures are also on display, as well as the woodblock prints from Japan and Chinese dragon robes.
From Dublin city, you need to take a Taxi. It's 1.6 Km away and takes 11 minutes to reach via Parnell and Capel Street. If you go there by walking its take 17 minutes to reach there. By bus you need to take Bus no 26, 66, 66a, 67 it will reach there in 9 minutes and it’s available in every 9 minutes from Dublin city South, Westmoreland Street. By train, it will take 15 minutes via Abbey Street Luas stop in every 7 minutes.
The bus in Dublin costs €1.55 by Leap Card and €2.15 by Cash from stages 1-3. By Luas, a single journey starts at €1.54, if using a leap card. If paid through cash, it will start at €2.10.
Dublin Castle:
Sunday: 09:45 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Monday: 09:45 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Tuesday: 09:45 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Wednesday: 09:45 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Thursday: 09:45 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Friday: 09:45 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Saturday: 09:45 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Closed on December 25,26 and January 01.
Chester Beatty Library:
Sunday: 01:00 p.m to 5:00 p.m.
Monday: 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 11:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.
Note: Closed on Mondays from November to February
Closed 1 Jan; Good Friday; 24-26 Dec & Monday Public Holidays
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