Architectural Dublin / Dublin Castle / Introduction

Dublin Castle has been a constantly developing architectural entity from its foundation in the 12th century up to the present day. Because of the huge array of buildings on the site, the Castle like Trinity College is subdivided into smaller more accessible divisions.

• Medieval and 17th Century Castle Developments
  The origins of Dublin Castle

• Dublin Castle Lower Yard
  Lower courtyard containing Revenue offices

• Dublin Castle Upper Yard
  Main Courtyard

• Dublin Castle State Apartments
  Former viceregal apartments

• Dublin Castle Garden Front
  Rere of State Apartments

• Dublin Castle Ship Street
  Former military barracks

• Chapel Royal
  Gothic chapel by Francis Johnston

• Chester Beatty Library
  Former converted barracks