Conwy Castle is located in the town of the same name in north Wales and rises above modern buildings, creating an atmosphere of the times of Edward I.

Conwy Castle (Conway), Wales

Conwy Castle (Conwy Castle) is located in the city of the same name in north Wales and rises above modern buildings, creating an atmosphere of the times of Edward I. The fortification was built by order of this king in 1283 – 1289. and became part of the famous iron ring around Snowdonia.

The author of the project of this castle was the St. George architect Master James. At the same time, a fortified city was being built with streets intersecting at right angles and a large market square. It was possible to get behind the defensive walls only through the gate or one of the two existing underground passages. Other possibilities were ruled out, since the castle was built on a natural rock foundation. The length of the city wall was three quarters of a mile, and along its entire perimeter at regular intervals there were 21 towers. Thus, more than 400 firing positions were provided. Conwy is one of the most protected Welsh castles. It is still better preserved than other medieval buildings; in comparison with it, they seem to be just piles of stones.

Lord Conway purchased the castle for next to nothing after the end of the Civil War and sold off everything of any value left on the premises. Since then, the fortification has not changed significantly. In the 19th century, it passed into the municipal department.

In 1826, the castle got a stylish continuation with turrets – instead of the old bridge, a new one was built according to the project of Thomas Telford. A quarter of a century later, Robert Stephenson's railway bridge-pipe appeared. It is by train that the most interesting thing is to pass through the city. The railway passes through the gate, bypassing the medieval part, encircling the castle. Almost the entire city can be walked along the defensive walls, which offer a wonderful view of the streets and the castle.

The city of Conwy is a pleasure to walk around. Medieval buildings are replaced by modern buildings, pleasant British teahouses are replaced by stylish restaurants and neon signs, presenting an interesting contrast for tourists.

A few miles from Conwy Castle is Bodnant Gardens, and a fifteen minute drive from town is Llandudno Resort. Everything in it is made in the Victorian style: the embankment, the pavilion on the pier, the hotels; The Alice in Wonderland Museum deserves special attention.

Conwy Castle (Conway) photo.

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