Conwy

 

Conwy Castle was built in the 13th century on order of Edward Longshanks to consolidate his rule over Wales.

The castle withstood a siege led by Madog ap Llywelyn in 1295.

A pedestrian, motor, and rail bridge span the Conwy River next to the castle.

Conwy is a market town, and its walls were built at the same time as the castle.

The town has a small port leading to the Irish Sea.

Conwy Castle was restored by Edward, the Black Prince, in 1343.

In the 14th century Richard II attempted to hide from the future Henry IV in the castle.

The forces of Welsh rebel Owain Glyndwr took the castle in 1401.

Charles I sold the castle to Edward Conway in 1627 for 100 pounds. The castle and town had cost Edward I 15000 pounds to construct.

The castle endured another siege during the English Civil War and fell in 1646.

After the war the castle was slighted and became a tourist attraction.

Conwy Castle is now a deserving UNESCO World Heritage Site.