Portrait Gallery
Dublin Castle. Portrait Gallery. This room is named after the collection of portraits of Irish Viceroys that have adorned its walls since 1849. Originally, it served as a dining room for State dinners. In the early eighteenth century, a variety of expensive and exotic foods, such as anchovies, mangoes, caviar, and orange blossom water, were served here, showcasing the wealth and status of the Viceroy and his court. Today, the room continues to host State receptions for the Irish government.
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Portrait Gallery
Dublin Castle. Portrait Gallery. This room is named after the collection of portraits of Irish Viceroys that have adorned its walls since 1849. Originally, it served as a dining room for State dinners. In the early eighteenth century, a variety of expensive and exotic foods, such as anchovies, mangoes, caviar, and orange blossom water, were served here, showcasing the wealth and status of the Viceroy and his court. Today, the room continues to host State receptions for the Irish government.
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