Why visit
Step inside the story.
A landmark state complex built over a Viking settlement and long associated with government, ceremony and the political history of Ireland.
Visitor access: The Dublin Castle campus is temporarily closed to the public for Ireland’s EU Presidency programme and is expected to reopen in January 2027.
Allow time for the setting as well as the buildings. Access to towers, interiors and upper floors can involve steps or restricted spaces, while opening days and guided-tour arrangements may change seasonally.
Highlights
- State Apartments and courtyards
- Chapel Royal
- Viking excavation and Dubh Linn Gardens