Dublin’s Parliament is one of the city’s must-see monuments. Built in typical Georgian style, Parliament House is located right in the city center, and has now been converted into the head office of Bank of Ireland. Unfortunately, the building is closed to visitors. Here are a few things you need to know…
Parliament House was built during the reign of George II, and completed in 1739. Its deeply Georgian architecture makes it one of the city’s most beautiful buildings, along with Trinity College. At the time, the building housed :
As early as 1800, these 2 chambers were dissolved at the request of the British government, which felt that most political progress should take place in London itself, since Ireland belonged to Great Britain. As a result, Irish MPs had to travel to England each time to vote on texts with the rest of the British Parliament.
Dublin’s Parliament House was not abandoned, however, and was taken over by the Bank of Ireland as its official headquarters.
Parliament House is now owned by the Bank of Ireland, so it’s not really possible to visit the premises…
However, if you do decide to push open the door to Parliament, you’ll find a ticket office in the entrance hall. Unfortunately, only this room is accessible: the rest has been transformed into offices for the Irish bank… to the detriment of curious tourists…
Want to extend your visit without having to rush around? Here are a few well-located places to stay near the must-see attractions.
Essential information to help you plan your visit, including key landmarks, access information, and booking options.
2, College Green, Temple Bar (County Dublin) - Republic of Ireland
53.34477135983567, -6.259971751351095
10 minutes
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