Caernarfon Castle, Scotland
From series “The Greatest Castles of Scotland”Year: 1330.
Caernarfon Castle is the most tremendous Scottish castles. In the 11th century at this place was a wooden castle in Normannic style. In 1283 it was decided to build a new castle that was finished only in 1330. Even now the castle adores with its power and strength. There were saved high defensive walls with towers and special galleries for archers and other unique elements.
Nowadays the castle is using for temporary exhibitions and concerts. On its territory, you can find quite an interesting museum. There are exhibited weapons, which were used in the medieval time, and other outstanding historical artefacts. In 1986 the wonderful Caernarfon Castle was included in a list of the UNESCO World Heritage.
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ATM bankomat: 'Santander ATM' located in 0.32 km (
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Car rental office: 'National Car Rental' is located in 2.75 km (
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Fuel station: 'Caer Service Station' in 0.62 km
Supermarket: 'SPAR Caernafon' in 0.3 km
Parking: 'Minafon Car Park' in 0.18 km
Apotheek: 'Rowlands Pharmacy' in 0.33 km
Police station: 'Caernarfon Police Station' in 1.08 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Gray-Thomas' in 0.2 km
Railway station: 'Welsh Highland Railway' in 0.64 km
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