To see Europe at its most castle-rich, try France, the continent’s castle heavyweight, or fortress-packed Wales—grand ...

A mountainous peninsula on the west coast of Britain, Wales is a country of such staggering beauty that at times it seems straight out of a fairy tale. There are green hills and valleys, a pristine ...

Wales boasts more castles per square mile than any other country on earth. More than 600, in just a small country. Why so many castles? Well, because of a big bad English king who wanted to let the ...

Wales is home to more castles per square mile than anywhere on the planet, with over 600 found across this tiny, beautiful country. Each has its own long history, with many dating back to the medieval ...

Humble, charming little Wales is a land of lusty men’s choirs, salty harbors, slate-roofed villages, stunning mountains, and stout castles. In fact, Wales is slathered with castles. During the late ...

With more castles per capita than anywhere else in the world and a vibrant student life, Wales is worth including on a tour around Britain. Edward I (1239-1307) conquered Wales and left his mark by ...

Sword-and-sorcery lovers take note: Wales is home to more castles per square mile than any other country in Europe. There are 641 castles to be exact. Some are as big as football fields; others are ...

Humble, charming little Wales is a land of lusty men’s choirs, salty harbors, slate-roofed villages, stunning mountains and stout castles. For many travelers, these mighty castles alone are reason ...

Our horses trot on a grassy path behind a tall green hedgerow that obscures our view of what is to come. Then we turn a corner to a wide beach along the Menai Strait, and are surprised by a close-up ...