North Wales
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1. Beaumaris Castle
Castle/Palace/ChateauThe town of Beaumaris dates from 1295, when Edward I commenced work on this impressive castle, the last and largest link in an "iron ring" of...Read More
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2. Bodnant Garden
Garden/ArboretumUndoubtedly one of the best gardens in Wales, Bodnant Garden is something of a pilgrimage spot for horticulturists from around the world. Laid...Read More
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3. Bryn Celli Ddu
Archaeological Site/RuinsDating from around 3000 BC, this megalithic passage tomb is the most complete site of its kind in Wales. You enter via a narrow opening built...Read More
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4. Caernarfon Castle
Castle/Palace/ChateauThe grim, majestic mass of Caernarfon Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, looms over the waters of the River Seiont. Numerous bloody encounters...Read More
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5. Chirk Castle
Castle/Palace/ChateauThis impressive medieval fortress has evolved from its 14th-century origins into a grand home complete with an 18th-century servants' hall and...Read More
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6. Conwy Castle
Castle/Palace/ChateauOf all Edward I's Welsh strongholds, it is perhaps Conwy Castle that best preserves a sheer sense of power and dominance. The eight large round...Read More
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7. Harlech Castle
Castle/Palace/ChateauA wealth of legend, poetry, and song is conjured up by the 13th-century Harlech Castle, built by Edward I to help subdue the Welsh. Its mighty...Read More
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8. Lake Vyrnwy Nature Reserve
Park (National/State/Provincial)Bordered by lush forest and emerald green hills, Lake Vyrnwy is a haven for wildlife. It's rich in rare bird species, from falcons to siskins...Read More
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9. Plas Newydd
House/Mansion/VillaFrom 1778 to 1828 Plas Newydd (not to be confused with the similarly named Isle of Anglesey estate) was the home of Lady Eleanor Butler and...Read More
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10. Plas Newydd
House/Mansion/VillaSome historians consider Plas Newydd to be the finest mansion in Wales. Remodeled in the 18th century by James Wyatt (1747–1813) for the marquesses...Read More
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11. Portmeirion
Building/Architectural SiteOne of the true highlights of North Wales is Portmeirion, a tiny fantasy-Italianate village on a private peninsula surrounded by hills; it's...Read More
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12. Snowdon Mountain Railway
Transportation Site (Airport, Bus, Ferry, Train)One of the region's most famous attractions is the rack-and-pinion Snowdon Mountain Railway, with some of its track at a thrillingly steep grade...Read More
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13. Snowdonia National Park
Park (National/State/Provincial)Stretching from the Welsh midlands almost to its northern coast, Snowdonia National Park covers a vast swath of North Wales. The park consists...Read More
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14. Tre'r Ceiri
Archaeological Site/RuinsRemote, atmospheric, and astoundingly little known, Tre'r Ceiri is one of the most impressive ancient monuments in Wales. Today parts of the...Read More
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15. Valle Crucis Abbey
Archaeological Site/RuinsThe last abbey of the Cistercian order to be founded in Wales, Valle Crucis was built in 1201 and abandoned in 1537—a victim of Henry VIII's...Read More
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16. Aberconwy House
House/Mansion/VillaThought to be the oldest complete medieval house in Wales, Aberconwy House's rooms have been restored to reflect three distinct periods in its...Read More
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17. Bala Lake Railway
Transportation Site (Airport, Bus, Ferry, Train)The steam-powered train runs along the southern shores of Bala Lake (Llyn Tegid, or "Lake of Beauty"), a large natural reservoir just northeast...Read More
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18. Beaumaris Courthouse
Building/Architectural SiteOpposite Beaumaris Castle is this courthouse, built in 1614. A plaque depicts one view of the legal profession: two farmers pull a cow, one...Read More
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19. Beaumaris Gaol
JailTo learn about the grim life of a Victorian prisoner, head to the old jail, built in 1829 by Joseph Hansom (1803–82), who was also the designer...Read More
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20. Bodelwyddan Castle
Castle/Palace/ChateauBetween Abergele and St. Asaph, this castle is the Welsh home of London's National Portrait Gallery. Paintings on display include works by John...Read More
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