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Caernarfon Castle, Gwynedd, Wales

Caernarfon Castle

Gwynedd, Wales

Edward I's greatest fortress-palace, its banded masonry and polygonal towers rising above the Seiont quayside; roofless within, but the walls and Eagle Tower stand near full height.

Current condition
Substantial remains
Coordinates
53.1396, -4.2769
Record
caernarfon-castle

Visiting

Open to the public · Admission: Paid

Cadw; part of the Castles and Town Walls of King Edward World Heritage Site — see the official site for opening times.

Official website

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