It’s a small country with a population of just under three million and is a nice place for visitors to travel to.

Dotted with castles such as the Laughrne Castle in South Wales (picture) and old ruins, Wales is a historic an romantic place to visit.

See also

• North Wales
• Middle Wales

Built in the late 13th century under the reign of King Edward I, it is one of Wales’ great fortifications, forming a protected river dock on one side and sporting a distinctive diamond-shaped inner courtyard. Denbigh Castle dates from around the same time and shows a distinctive triple-towered gatehouse which serves as the link between the town and the castle itself.

An earlier castle, built in the early 13th century was the Dolbadarn Castle, complete with a huge round-tower that still stands 50 feet high.

The above picture is the Llanberis Lake .

Visitors will most likely want to take a delightful train ride through the lovely scenery of the  National park and along the shores of Wale’s biggest natural lake. The Brecon Mountain Railway takes travelers along a tour of the National Park on a steam train.

Castle hunters won’t want to miss the Harlech Castle built by Edward I in the 13th century. This castle is one of the largest, most formidable castles in all of Wales. Sightseers can see panoramic views of the Snowdonia National Park as well as the ocean. Museum-goers may wish to take in the Ceredigion Museum, housed in a historic Edwardian Theater.