Conwy Castle

Conwy Castle is a medieval fortress, considered by some to be the largest in Europe. At every corner of the thick walls there is a tower 21 meters high. There are a total of 22 towers and 3 gates. Currently perfectly preserved ruins are fully open to the public. You can not only see the rooms, but also climb the towers, which offer a panoramic view of the city, the river and the Liverpool Bay.

The castle was built in 1283-89. Due to its location on the river, a drawbridge led to it at that time. The fortress played an important role during civil wars, including during the so-called Double Rose Wars After the damage it suffered during the siege in the 18th century, it was abandoned and never rebuilt.

Conwy Castle is one of the fortresses included in the Iron Circle, or defensive strongholds, built in Wales during the reign of Edward I. Four of them, including the castle in Conwy, were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.