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Caernarfon Castle

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Caernarfon Castle, Castle in Wales

Caernarfon Castle is a medieval fortress located in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, north-west Wales.

The castle was constructed by King Edward I in the 13th century as part of his campaign to conquer Wales.

The castle is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has been featured in numerous films and television shows.

The castle is open to the public and offers guided tours.

Caernarfon Castle is unique for its polygonal towers, which are an unusual feature for castles built during this period.

Location: Caernarfon

Inception: 1283

Architects: James of Saint George, Walter de Hereford

Architectural style: medieval architecture

Elevation above the sea: 9.6 m

Website: cadw.gov.wales/splash?orig=/daysout/caernarfon-castle

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Caernarfon Castle Castle in Wales

Caernarfon Castle is a medieval fortress located in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, north-west Wales.

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Caernarfon Castle Castle in Wales

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Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd Medieval fortifications in Wales.

The Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd are a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Gwynedd, Wales.

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Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd Medieval fortifications in Wales.

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Royal Welch Fusiliers Museum Military museum in Gwynedd, Wales

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Royal Welch Fusiliers Museum Military museum in Gwynedd, Wales

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County Court (former County Hall) Grade I listed building in Caernarfon. Administrative building in Caernarfon

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County Court (former County Hall) Grade I listed building in Caernarfon. Administrative building in Caernarfon

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Police Station, Including Forecourt Railings And Gate Piers Grade I listed police station in Gwynedd, United Kingdom

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Police Station, Including Forecourt Railings And Gate Piers Grade I listed police station in Gwynedd, United Kingdom

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Statue of David Lloyd George Statue in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, Wales

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Statue of David Lloyd George Statue in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, Wales

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The Anglesey Hotel including courtyard wall to rear Grade II listed pub in Caernarfon. Abutting the outer (W) side of the Town Wall on the N side of the gateway to Castle Ditch.

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The Anglesey Hotel including courtyard wall to rear Grade II listed pub in Caernarfon. Abutting the outer (W) side of the Town Wall on the N side of the gateway to Castle Ditch.

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Caffi Maes Café in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, Wales

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Caffi Maes Café in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, Wales

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Caernarfon town walls Town walls in Caernarfon

The Caernarfon town walls substantially survive from the medieval period.

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Caernarfon town walls Town walls in Caernarfon

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Caernarfon Harbour Trust Offices Building in Caernarfon, United Kingdom

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Caernarfon Harbour Trust Offices Building in Caernarfon, United Kingdom

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