Caernarfon

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Shortened history of the castle:

Caernarfon is the most famous of Wales's castles. It's construction begun in 1283 and it was constructed not only as a military stronghold but also as a seat of government and royal palace.

The castle's majestuosity is no architectural accident: it was designed to echo the walls of Constantinople and the imperial power of Rome. And after all these years Caernarfon's immense strength remains unchanged.

Standing at the mouth of the Seiont river, the fortress dominates the walled town founded by Edward I. Caernarfon's symbolic status was emphasized when Edward made sure that his son, the first English Prince of Wales, was born here in 1284.

In 1969, the castle gained worldwide fame as the setting for the Investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales.

Opening times and additionnal information:

Opening Hours: (last admission half an hour before closing)
1st April to 30th June - 09.30 to 17.00 (daily)
1st July to 31st August - 09.30 to 18.00 (daily)
1st September to 31st October - 09.30 to 17.00 (daily)
1st November to 28th February - 10.00 to 16.00 (Monday to Saturday) and 11.00 to 16.00 (Sunday)
1st March to 31st March - 09.30 to 17.00 (daily)

Closed: 24th, 25th, 26th December and 1st January

Admission Charge:
Adults £4.95
Reduced rate £4.60.
Family Ticket: £14.50 - admits 2 adults and up to 3 children under 16 years.

Last WE of May : Military life exposition and Escafeld Medieval Society