How to visit and what to see in Conwy Castle (Wales): schedules, prices

The best exponent of the medieval atmosphere that you can experience in Conwy, northeast wales, are the impressive remains of his medieval castle.

Una Conwy visit not only should it not be missing in a North Wales trip, riding a Britain, but it is going to be an essential stage.

In this medieval town with great charm, but when walk through Conwy Castle It is when you really discover the enormous cultural and landscape attraction of this town.

History of Conwy Castle

The castle is the Conwy's main monument, and it is an outstanding exponent of the fortifications of the King Edward I of England, As well Caernarfon o Harlech, which he ordered to be built during his conquest campaigns in the second part of the 13th century.

These castles have currently been declared Heritage awarded by the Unesco.

Specifically the conwy castle It was built between 1283 and 1289 with the purpose of defending the estuary of the river conwy.

Su history It was not too long, since its first siege occurred during the English Revolution and, later, in the 17th century the castle was abandoned and demolished.

This is the experience of visiting Conwy Castle

During your visit of conwy castle You will see that it is a linear fortification, with two patios and, above all, eight towers that are distributed along its walls.

It is the characteristic castle in ruins where a stone structure, which remains quite complete and in relatively good condition, is combined with grass meadows that carpet the two interior patios.

Your visit will be a continuous going up and down these towers, some of which reach 21 meters high.

From its upper terrace you will have varied and excellent Panoramic views of the castle itself, of medieval town of Conwy and the river estuary.

They are towers of very small diameter, barely 9 meters, and from the heights is where you can especially breathe the medieval atmosphere of the castle.

I can tell you that these panoramic views will be the images that will remain on your retinas after your trip through wales.

Visiting hours of Conwy Castle

The Visiting hours of Conwy Castle in Wales They are, in July and August, every day from 9,30:18 a.m. to 9,30 p.m. (last access, half an hour before); from March to June and in September and October, from 17:10 a.m. to 16 p.m.; and the rest of the year, from Monday to Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 16 p.m., and on Sundays, from XNUMX a.m. to XNUMX p.m.

The ticket prices are (2020) the general, 9,90 pounds; seniors, 8 pounds; children ages 5 to 17, 6 pounds; Family ticket (two adults and up to 3 children under 18), £28,90.

Photos of Conwy Castle

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