Caernarfon Castle Wales

Both Prince of Wales and then Edward 11 were born in this castle. The castle and nearby town are strikingly well preserved and crowds of tourists come each year. The castle was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986. Located in the town of Caernarfon in North Wales, architecturally it's an impressive castle, which King Edward 1 used to fight and repress the Welsh and further his royal authority on Wales.

10 Incredible Facts on Welsh Castle

1) Caernarfon is the strongest of Edward 1's castles.

2) Edward 1 wished to impose his mark on ancient legends that surrounded Caernarfon.

3) Caernarfon is a bit odd resembling a figure of 8, as its core, the walls narrow and merge into each other, forming two, big, symmetrical courtyards.

4) The whole construction demanded phenomenal scale and cost, more than the Treasury could have collected yearly in tax.

5) Octagonal towers reveal its lofty status.

6) The great outhouses exhibit the real strength of the castle.

7) Despite all that, Caernarfon was yet assaulted and overpowered by Welsh rebels.

8) Its site offers easy access to the sea.

9) Today houses the Museum of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers.

10) Princes are still crowned in the castle.

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