A wealth of fascinating historical sites and outstanding medieval castles
Wales has some of the best examples of medieval castles in the world, and many are found here in Eryri, including castles built by Welsh princes as well as castles of English kings.
In addition to castles, there are several other stunning historical sites ranging from medieval abbeys to sites of national cultural importance.
Dolbadarn Castle
Built towards the end of the 12th century by Llywelyn ap Iorwerth.
Carndochan Castle
Castle near Llanuwchllyn typical of the castles built by the princes of Wales.
Dolwyddelan Castle
Built towards the end of the 12th century to protect the mountain pass between Conwy and Cricieth.
Yr Ysgwrn
Home of one of Wales’s greatest poets and one of Welsh heritage’s greatest treasures.
Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant
Home of Bishop William Morgan, the first person to translate the Bible into Welsh.