CAERNARFON CASTLE AND TOWN NORTH WALES-WALKING TOUR

Caernarfon is home to Wales’ most famous castle and an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Mighty Caernarfon Castle commands the lion’s share of attention, but the town’s narrow streets and stylishly redeveloped waterfront also merit a visit. The castle, built in the 13th century by Edward I as a royal palace and military fortress, was at the core of a medieval walled town. The Romans left their mark too – 1000 years earlier they constructed their fort of Segontium on the hill above (its foundations still exist).
Caernarfon Castle’s walls are not only remarkable for their dimensions and proportions but also for their ingenious defensive designs. With a thickness reaching up to 18 feet in certain areas, these formidable barriers were built to endure even the most potent siege weaponry. As visitors traverse the castle, they can observe the arrow slits, murder holes, and other strategic elements intended to safeguard the castle’s residents during times of conflict.

Other attractions include the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways, Hwylfan Fun Centre and the scenic Lôn Eifion recreational cycle route. Waterside Doc Fictoria is home to Galeri (contemporary arts complex with theatre and cinema).