Caernarfon,
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Lying on the Menai Strait on the north coast of Wales, just above
Snowdonia National Park, is the medieval walled town of Caernarfon.
The town's atmospheric narrow cobbled streets encircle the mighty
Caernarfon Castle, the largest and strongest of Edward I's 'Iron
Ring' of fortresses, which is now a World Heritage Site.
Given that
Welsh nationalism is strong in the area, it is ironic that Caernarfon
is historically symbolic of English dominance over Wales.
Edward I chose Caernarfon Castle as the birthplace of his son,
the first Prince of Wales, in 1283, and it was the venue for Prince
Charles' investiture in 1969, an event which sparked protest.
The castle
is the town's main attraction, offering superb views from its
ramparts and also housing exhibitions and displays within its
battlements. Caernarfon's medieval town walls, which stretch down
to the harbour beside the castle, stand almost complete, strengthened
by eight towers and two twin towered gateways. With both Snowdonia
and the Isle of Anglesey nearby, there is no shortage of places
to visit in the area surrounding the town. Caernarfon is also
home to the excavated ruins of Segontium, one of the largest Roman
military forts in North Wales, and the narrow-gauge Welsh Highland
Railway, currently in the process of restoration.
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