Conwy is
a market
town with a very famous castle. It is a popular tourist destination on
the north coast of Wales. There is certainly plenty to do and see in
Conwy.
The
town boasts a 14th century merchant's house owned by the National Trust
called Aberconwy House. This is believed to be the oldest town house in
Wales and it has been carefully restored by the National Trust to
reflect the daily life of its residents in the 14th century.
Conwy
is also home to the smallest house in Great Britain. Well worth a visit
there is more room in a modern camper van than in this place. It is
located on the quayside and measures 3 metres x 1.8 metres. It has
actually been occupied since the 1500's.
Conwy
Castle was built in the late 13th century on the orders of Edward I as
part of his conquest of Wales. The site was originally an Abbey which
had been founded by Llyweln the Great. The castle is without doubt one
of the finest in Wales and was certainly one of the most expensive to
build.
The castle guards the entrance to the River Conwy. The
castle walls are over 15 feet thick and the castle towers over 70 feet
high. A visit to Conwy is not complete without a visit to Conwy Castle.
Visitors
to the castle will notice a suspension bridge which spans the
River Conwy. It was built by Thomas Telford in 1826. Telford even went
to the trouble of matching the supporting columns of the bridge with
the castle turrets. The bridge is now owned by the National Trust and
you can take a stroll over the bridge.
You
can't really
holiday along the North Coast of Wales without a visit to Conwy. With
its pretty cottages and maritime history, it has a unique charm all of
its own. Take a day out from the sandy beaches and experience this fine
town and you will be glad that you did.
More
details can be found at:
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