Some of the Best Historical Sites to visit in Wales
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The green grass of Wales is also one of the best countries to visit if you love historic sites. In this article you can read about some of the country’s best historic locations. Here’s a spoiler, Wales has more castles per square mile than anywhere in the world, so expect to see some castles below! By the way, a fantastic way to give yourself more enjoyment when visiting historic sites is to get some homework done before you go. Online services like Superprof tutors help you learn about history before taking a trip of a lifetime to Wales.
Cardiff Castle
Sitting at the heart of Wales’ capital city Cardiff is the dominant castle. Imposing and beautiful, Cardiff Castle adds undoubted character to what is already one of Europe’s best-looking cities. With expansive outer walls, you can see the splendour of this location from the outside, including from the lush greens of Bute Park. However, it’s from inside that Cardiff Castle comes to life, including its truly historic medieval 11th century keep. After a couple of hours in the castle, a visit to Cardiff’s amazing traditional shopping arcades is something you don’t want to miss. A perfect end to a wonderful day!Caerleon Roman Ruins
If you really want to embrace history in Wales, Caerleon Roman Ruins is a good place to start. This location sits just outside Newport and is home to well preserved Roman structures, including forts, houses, and even an amphitheatre. As well as the ruins, there’s also a full museum featuring Roman artefacts excavated at the site. Also in the town of Caerleon, there is a Roman Baths Museum that provides insight into Roman bathhouses.
Caernarfon Castle
Heading north several hours from Cardiff and Newport, the standout historic landmark is Caernarfon Castle, one of the most imposing and beautiful castles in the United Kingdom. This World Heritage site has some added bonuses, including its location in the heart of Caernarfon and proximity to the Snowdonia mountains.Caernarfon is a beautiful town mostly situated in the castle walls, boasting narrow streets and stunning buildings. The castle itself is from the 11th century and is one of the most complete of its kind.
Top Tip: If you don’t have the time to go to North Wales, Caerphilly Castle near Cardiff is an excellent alternative. In fact, the castle in Caerphilly is the second largest in Europe. For visitors to West Wales, Pembroke Castle is similarly impressive. In fact Wales has many castles so you will never be too far away from one!
