Machynlleth, Administrative center in Powys, Wales
Description
Machynlleth sits where the A487 and A489 roads meet in the Dyfi Valley, with a broad main street lined by Victorian buildings. The town's architecture reflects its development as a regional commercial center.
History
The town reached its greatest importance in 1404 when Owain Glyndŵr established his Welsh Parliament here, marking a turning point in Welsh independence efforts. This assembly represented a major moment of self-determination for the Welsh nation.
Culture
The Museum of Modern Art Wales occupies a converted chapel and displays contemporary Welsh artwork across several galleries. Visitors can explore works by local artists that reflect current creative practices in the region.
Practical
The weekly market happens on Wednesdays at Heol Maengwyn and continues a trading tradition dating back to a royal charter granted in 1291. Visiting on market day offers a good way to experience the town's commercial heart at its busiest.
Did you know?
Near the town sits the Centre for Alternative Technology, where visitors can see working renewable energy systems and sustainable building methods in action. The facility offers hands-on demonstrations of how environmental care works in practice.
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Plas Machynlleth
399 m
MOMA Wales
254 m
Owain Glyndŵr's Parliament House
29 m
Dyfi Bridge
1.2 km
Royal House
299 m
The Tabernacle, Machynlleth
237 m
The Museum Of Modern Art
239 m
Parish Church of St.Peter, Heol Penrallt
328 m
Maengwyn Chapel
158 m
Owain Glyndwr Institute
28 m
Spectrum Gallery
194 m
Graig
164 m
The White Lion
323 m
Machynlleth War Memorial
270 m
Machynlleth Library
88 m
Machynlleth Town Clock
300 m
Wynnstay Arms Hotel,Heol Maengwyn
263 m
Oriel Seren Gallery
166 m
Monument to The Owen Famliy In Machynlleth Cemetery,Garth Road (Se Side)
329 m
Former Smithy to Plas Machynlleth, Heol Pentrehedyn
338 m
Glyndwr Hotel,Heol-Y-Doll
396 m
Bethesda Welsh Baptist Church
478 m
Machynlleth Community
314 m
No.3 Heol Maengwyn (Bargain Crafts & Gifts)
272 m
No.32 Heol Maengwyn
179 m
No.19 Heol Pentrehedyn
303 m
No.27 Morris Cottages,Heol-Y-Doll
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