Ardgillan
Castle, Balrothy, Co Dublin
Ardgillan Castle was built in the 18th century in the
Gothic Revival style that's associated with the more
romantic style of castle. These types of castles were
built by the gentry in peaceful times.
Christ
Church Cathedral, Dublin City, Co Dublin
Originally a wooden structure built in 1038 by the Vikings,
Christ Church Cathedral owes its present form to the
Norman invasion. The timber structure was destroyed
when Richard de Clare (Strongbow) conquered Ireland
in 1171.
"Dvblinia",
Dublin City, Co Dublin
The "Dvblinia" (Dublinia) exhibit was founded
by the Medieval Trust in Dublin in 1993. Housed in Synod
Hall beside Christchurch Cathedral, this exhibit covers
the Medieval period in Dublin's history
O'Connell
Street, Dublin City, Co Dublin
The area that now encompasses O'Connell Street, which
was originally called Sackville Street, was purchased
by Irish aristocrat Luke Gardiner in the mid 18th century
who envisioned a grand residential parade with an elegant
mall running down the center of the area.
