Architectural Dublin / Dublin Castle / State Apartments

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The State Apartments in Dublin Castle were originally constructed as living accommodation for the Lord Lieutenant. The Lord Lieutenants preferred the comforts of the Phoenix Park residence however and tended to live there except for Castle Season when a series of Balls and events was held for fashionable society at the castle. The Apartments are now only used for State occasions notably the Inauguration of a new President and during the Irish Presidency of the European Union. The series of ornate highly decorated rooms stretch along the first floor of the southern range of the upper yard.

The Throne room, originally known as Battleaxe Hall has a Throne presented by William of Orange. Originally the room was used for receptions hosted by the King and Queen when on a visit from London. The walls are decorated with roundels painted by Giambattista Bellucci, depicting Jupiter, Juno, Mars, and Venus.

• St Patrick's Hall
• Drawing Room
• State corridor