Leinster House, Parliament building and former ducal palace in Dublin, Ireland
Leinster House is a three-story limestone building with Georgian and Palladian style features in Dublin. The central entrance area is framed by two symmetrical wings that give the complex a balanced appearance.
Richard Cassels designed the residence in 1748 for the Earl of Kildare as an urban home. Later the Royal Dublin Society purchased the property and used it until the Irish Parliament moved in after independence.
The building takes its name from one of Ireland's historical provinces and serves as home to both parliamentary chambers. Visitors can see the representative rooms where deputies and senators discuss legislation.
Tours begin at the Kildare Street entrance and require advance booking along with valid identification for security clearance. The best visiting times are outside session weeks when the rooms are accessible.
The architecture served as inspiration for James Hoban's design of the White House in Washington. Both buildings share similar proportions and classical facade elements from the 18th century.
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