2024
CONWY CASTLE
Castles to visit
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Read moreBuilt between 1283 and 1289 by Edward I, Conwy is one of the castles commissioned by the King. It took 6 years and 1,500 workers to build the ramparts and fortress, a feat of 13th-century military architecture. In peacetime, 30 soldiers could protect the castle, as it was built in such a way as to prevent the enemy from entering. In those days, the nobles lived in the towers and the soldiers slept in what was once the great hall below. The inner courtyard was accessible by water. The panoramic view from the turrets is magnificent.