We've got some of the best castles in the world in Wales and some of the most beautiful ones too.

We have abbeys, churches and chapels and some of the most atmospheric ancient monuments that visitors have been seeking out for thousands of years.

We have monuments that remind us of Wales’s proud heritage as one of the first industrial nations in the world and sites that tell the stories of the medieval Welsh princes.

Popular locations

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Beaumaris Castle
Blaenafon Ironworks
Castell Caernarfon
Caerphilly Castle
Castell Coch
Chepstow Castle
Castell Conwy
Castell Cricieth
Castell Harlech
Raglan Castle
Tintern Abbey
Tretower Court and Castle
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Sites through the centuries

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Castles of Wales
Wales is often called 'the land of castles' – there are 427 of them. If you visit Wales you’re almost certain to see one. If you live here you’re probably familiar with quite a few. Cadw looks after 44 castles – each one is unique.
Monasteries & Abbeys
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