Walk into Conway, North Wales

Conwy, located in North Wales, England, has become a famous town in Wales with its magnificent castles and exquisite bays. Conway was founded in13rd century, and it is a small town with medieval customs. Conway Town is a typical medieval "fairy tale town". Conway is located at the mouth of Conway River in North Wales, with the mountain facing the sea. The geographical environment made it once a military place.

Britain has such a quiet and carefree land, where there are green grass and flocks of cattle and sheep. It has a long history and rich products, and it is rich in legendary pastoral customs. This is Wales. In pearl valleys and lakes, in towering castles, in medieval churches and in colorful seaside towns, there are ancient legends about magical Wales. To find the true Welsh legend, I'm afraid I have to go into nature. Life is actually a journey, and travel is to appreciate a different life.

Conway Town has the best preserved ancient buildings in China in Britain, as well as magnificent and beautiful castles. It is one of the famous scenic spots in North Wales, with rich classical flavor and simple folk customs. Conway, a small town in North Wales, is fresh and quiet. Castles and city walls that have survived for more than 700 years are magnificent. Strolling along the seaside highway, you can see the vast Atlantic Ocean, watch the tides rise and fall, watch the sunrise and sunset. Today, the overall features of the towns within the city walls are basically the same as before, and the St. Mary's Church in the city remains the same.

The colorful statue of Llewellyn the Great stands in Lancaster Square, which is the most popular center of the town. This street is full of exquisite shops, cafes, bars and restaurants. Conway Railway Station, which was built in19th century, and bus station, which was built in 20th century, are both within the city wall not far from the square. Near the pier of Conway Castle, there is the smallest red house in Britain, only 3.05 meters high and 1.8 meters wide.

There are two main streets on the city wall. One runs through the town from the west side of the castle to the north side of the city wall. It is named Castle Street and Berry Street, and the other is High Street with many shops. In addition to the world-famous Conway Castle, there are two most historic residential buildings in the ancient town of Conway: Plasmale and Abbot Conway House, which were built in 1576 and were the residences of Wayne family, the largest Lord in North Wales during the Elizabethan period. It is said that the Wayne family was quite proud. During the British Revolution which started at 164 1, King Charles I of England, who was later guillotined, took refuge in their cellar.

Conway Castle is located on a promontory surrounded by water on three sides. This is a fortification with eight bunkers. 1.3km long wall protected the largest border town in Edward I of England. There is no doubt that King Edward I of England of England chose to build a castle in Conway. Conway, facing the river, is located in the center of the northern coast of Wales, at the throat of the coastal passage. In the nearest place to the town, there is garrison defense on the outer square of the castle itself. Under the double protection of the city wall and defense system, the interior of the castle is the king's private residence, and the tower is crowned with a royal fortress. Such a castle was impregnable for the siege firepower dominated by knives and arrows at that time.

The castle is located in the westernmost part of the wall of Conway Town, and Conway Port is only 100 meters northeast. It was from this port that the British army landed when they invaded the Conway River valley and occupied Conway Town. So the castle was built here later, symbolizing England's conquest of Wales.

Conway Castle, located on the northern coast of Wales, was built between 1283 and 1289, that is, during the second battle of North Wales in Edward I of England, England. Conway Castle is the most unique castle in Wales and a masterpiece of medieval military architecture. The castle is divided into two areas, namely the outer area and the inner area, and each area has four towers.

1642, the fireworks of the English Civil War swept to Conway Town, and the castle was also damaged to some extent. During the period of 1646, the parliamentary army surrounded the castle for more than three months and finally occupied Conway Castle. Subsequently, the damaged part of the castle was repaired to some extent. Conway Castle was once abandoned after the war. In the royal archives left by 1332, there is a Conway report that the roof of the castle collapsed due to rain erosion. As a result, the royal family did not have any further instructions and arrangements except "understanding". More than 700 years later, although most of the castles are ruins, the overall appearance is still magnificent.

Conway Castle is the most unique castle in Wales and a masterpiece of medieval military architecture. Conway Castle was ruled by King Edward I of England of England (1272- 1307). A series of castles and city walls have been built in the whole coastal area of Wales as an important defensive building to rule the local area. Beaumaris Castle, Harlech Castle, Caernarfon Castle, Conwy Castle, 1986 As a cultural heritage, the castle and wall of King Edward of Gwynneth, Gwynneth County have been listed in the World Heritage List by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, and Conway Castle and Wall are also listed.

Climbing to the highest point of the tower, Conway has a panoramic view. The town is surrounded by city walls. You can see the blue sky, white clouds, castles and suspension bridges. Around the town wall, there are 2 1 wall towers of different sizes. Strolling on the city wall, looking for historical sites, reading the breath of historical vicissitudes, breathing the precipitation in the years and feeling the vicissitudes of the ancient town. From the castle, you can also have a panoramic view of the Conway suspension bridge across the Conway River.

Conway River flows slowly beside the town and under the castle, dotted with ships. Look at the castles here, visit the city walls, visit the town and feel the slow time of travel. Conway, a small town with a long history, is unique not only because of its beautiful architecture and idyllic scenery by the sea, but also because it is surrounded by medieval ancient city walls.

Sun Keqin writes articles and photographs.

refer to

Sun Keqin, Sun Bo, 20 18, Entering World Heritage. Beijing: Peking University Publishing House.

Sun Keqin, Sun Bo, 2020, World Heritage. Beijing: Peking University Publishing House.