Portmeirion, Mediterranean-style village in Gwynedd, Wales.
The village features colorful buildings positioned on a hillside overlooking the Dwyryd estuary, with ornate architectural details and decorative elements throughout the grounds.
Architect Clough Williams-Ellis founded and constructed Portmeirion between 1925 and 1975, incorporating salvaged architectural pieces from demolished structures across Britain.
The village gained international recognition as the filming location for the 1960s television series The Prisoner, which continues to attract fans through annual conventions.
Visitors can explore Portmeirion daily from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with accommodations available in two hotels and thirteen self-catering cottages within the village.
The ten-hectare woodland called Y Gwyllt contains an Edwardian garden designed by Caton Haigh, featuring rare plants and trees from across the globe.
Location: Penrhyndeudraeth
Inception: 1925
Founders: Clough Williams-Ellis
Website: http://portmeirion-village.com
GPS coordinates: 52.91306,-4.09917
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:07
Wales features a region with three national parks, including Brecon Beacons and the Pembrokeshire coast park, as well as fortresses like Conwy and Caernarfon castles built by Edward I in the 13th century, and religious buildings such as St. David's Cathedral. The coastline alternates between red sandstone cliffs, sandy beaches, and islands like Anglesey, while the inland reveals mountains, lakes, and valleys such as the Elan Valley with its historic dams. Welsh towns preserve their architectural heritage, with Cardiff as the capital. The Gower Peninsula offers limestone cliffs and sea caves, Tintern Abbey has been a Cistercian monastery since 1131, and Powis Castle features terraced gardens. Former mining regions and botanical sites reflect the country's industrial and cultural evolution.
Campanile
50 m
Portmeirion Town Hall
34 m
Statue of Buddha
69 m
Monument in Battery Square
63 m
Neptune
31 m
Statue of Hercules
19 m
Ladies Lodge (Siop Bach)
61 m
Columnar Monument Immediately S of Chantry
69 m
Chronometer Sundial
54 m
Angel Gates (Hercules Gate)
20 m
Central Piazza
57 m
Round House Including Adjoining Arch and Walkway
54 m
Battery
63 m
Chantry Row
87 m
Anchor
40 m
Toll House (Including Pilot House)
75 m
Dolphin (Including Royal Dolphin)
26 m
Gothick Pavilion
34 m
The Pantheon Including Addition to the Rear
84 m
Fountain
31 m
Chantry
81 m
Gloriette
75 m
The Arches
54 m
Trinity House Including Adjacent Petrol Pump
46 m
Angel
24 m
Descending Steps From Watch House
58 m
Government House
39 m
The Colonnade
60 mReviews
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