Dublin Castle (Ireland)
In the heart of the Irish
capital is Dublin Castle, which is about 700 years old was a symbol of British
rule in the country, as it houses the governors of the British Crown.
Relatively recently, in 1922, he was transferred to the British Irish. His
story is interesting and diverse. Normans once built a defensive fortress,
which was later converted into a royal residence. This site was hosted and
military garrison, and met the Parliament and held hearings.
Now in Dublin Castle held
official events, and other days he is ready to take tourists.
At this place once a
settlement of the Vikings. Then, on the orders of John Lackland in 1204 began
construction of the fortress, which lasted until 1230. As a result, in the
south-west of the old city of Dublin there was a grand structure. However, from
this building almost nothing left except one tower, and in that there was a
superstructure in the XIX century.
In the middle of the XVIII
century the castle was rebuilt instead of a powerful defensive structure
appeared with gorgeous palace rooms, which affects its wealth and luxury.
Visitors will be interesting to look at and the royal chapel, whose appearance
and impressive decoration of many, especially more than a hundred pieces made
in the form of a human head. In 1999, the library was opened, and the gallery
of Alfred Chester Beatty, which contains a wonderful collection of Oriental
art.
Most great room - is the
Throne Room, the title of which is already understood its purpose. The room is
decorated with paintings by Giambattista Bellucci, a renowned artist of the
XVIII century. Another interesting room, dedicated to the patron Saint Patrick
of Ireland. Its walls are decorated with paintings by Vincenzo Waldrach, which
shows scenes of the baptism of the Irish people and the legend of the saint.
Lovers of fresh air like a garden, located on the rear platform of the chapel.
It is small in size, but impresses with its understated beauty. It is open to
visit at any time of the year.
Undoubtedly, Dublin Castle -
one of the most interesting sights of the city, so his visit should be included
in the compulsory program of the tourist, as this historic building is not just
a keeper of history, as a symbol of the former British greatness is inherently
connected with the history of the country.
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