Caernarfon, Medieval port town in northern Wales, United Kingdom.
Caernarfon is a medieval walled port in northern Wales, encircled by a complete stone fortification. The wall runs around the old center and links eight defensive towers that once guarded access to the castle and harbor.
Edward I founded this town in 1284 as an administrative center after the conquest of northern Wales. Wall and castle were built together to secure English control over the region.
The town takes its name from the Roman fort of Segontium that once stood nearby. Welsh is the language of many locals here, and you hear it in shops, cafés, and on the streets day after day.
The A487 road runs through the town and links it to larger towns nearby. Parking is available at the edge of the old center, and most places of interest are within walking distance from there.
The Record Office here holds documents, maps, and newspapers spanning four centuries in its collection. Those interested can consult and browse files on local history there.
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