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Dublin
Excursion
Dublin Castle
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Dublin Castle was originally built
in the 13th century
on a site previously settled
by the Vikings. The Castle
functioned as a military fortress,
a prison, treasury, courts
of law and the seat of English
Administration in Ireland for
700 years. The Castle was rebuilt
between the 17th and 20th
centuries, and it is now used for
important State receptions
and Presidential launches.
The city of Dublin gets its name
from the Dubh Linn, on the site
of the present Castle Gardens
and Coach House.
St Patrick’s
Cathedral
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The site of St Patrick’s Cathedral
is said to be the earliest Christian
site in Ireland. The present
building, the largest church
in Ireland, was built
in the 12th century.
The Cathedral is the final resting
place for some of the most
famous men in Ireland,
such as the world-renowned
author Jonathan Swift.
The Cathedral has also become
the National Cathedral for
the Church of Ireland a place
of worship. Today the Cathedral
is the location for a number
of public national ceremonies,
for example Ireland’s
Remembrance Day ceremonies,
which are hosted by the Royal
British Legion and attended
by the President of Ireland.
Chester Beatty
Library
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The Chester Beatty Library
is an art museum and library,
which houses a great collection
of manuscripts, prints, drawings,
rare books and some decorative
arts. The collections come from
all over the world, including
Asia, The Middle East, North
Africa and Europe, which make
the Library’s displays rich
in the artistic treasures of
the great cultures and religions
of the world.
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This walking tour starts from point number 1 on this map.
When you arrive at each point read the description of the sight.
You will have the chance to discover and admire many of the most
beautiful and important sights of this city.
Entrances not included.
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