Caernarfon Castle
Castell Caernarfon
Polygonal towers and striped stone walls modeled on the walls of Constantinople. In 1969, Prince Charles was invested as Prince of Wales here.
Caernarfon Castle was begun in 1283 and is the most magnificent of Edward I's Welsh castles. Its polygonal towers and striped stonework were deliberately modeled on the walls of Constantinople to symbolize imperial authority. In 1284 the first English-born Prince of Wales was born here. In 1969, Prince Charles was invested as Prince of Wales inside the castle. Visitors can climb the Eagle Tower for views over the Seiont estuary and the old town. The tower also houses the Royal Welch Fusiliers Museum. It is a World Heritage Site managed by Cadw, and admission is about £12–15. The northern terminus of the Welsh Highland Railway is right next to the castle.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:30–17:00 (extended in summer; check Cadw's website)
Nearby sights
- National Slate Museum
- Dolbadarn Castle & Llyn Padarn
- Snowdon Mountain Railway
- Penrhyn Castle
- Welsh Highland Railway
- Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon)
- Zip World Penrhyn Quarry (Velocity 2)
- Beddgelert