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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Wales is often called the castle capital of the world, with over 600 castles, of which 100 are still standing. So you can't really blame this wedding party that turned up to the wrong castle. SEE ALSO ...

This country may be small, but it has more castles per square mile than any other in Europe, making it known as the Castle ...