Conwy Castle is a medieval fortress, located in the City of Wales in the UK; built by Edward I, between the years 1283 and 1289. It is divided into two courtyards, internal and external; enclosed by massive towers with a height of 21 meters tall with nine meters in diameter.
It was built with the purpose of making a wall in the city, to protect and monitor enemy movements. However, after the outbreak of the French Revolution in 1642; was invaded by troops loyal to Charles I, until four years later, when they were defeated by the army led by the English Roundheads; who supported and defended the Parliament of England against the monarchy of the House of Stuart, the castle was partially demolished; making impossible its use in an insurrection.
Long before the British built the town of Conwy, the castle was occupied by a monastery. It falls in a deplorable state in the early seventeenth century, so Carlos I, sells it to Edward Conway in 1627, for the modest sum of 100 pounds.
In the nineteenth century, the castle became irresistible for many painters made their works throughout the majestic fortress that was about to disappear, for the second half of the century. A series of restorations were made by the seductive charm exerted to the hundreds of travelers who regularly visit it. In this YouTube video channel Ruben San Roman recreates the Great Conwy Castle.
Today the castle is a tourist attraction, visited annually by thousands of people; who admire the architecture of this building. However, the task of maintain it, is extremely expensive; because it requires some repairs that annually cost about 30,000 pounds.
The location of the castle is on the River Conwy of 43 kilometers long, this river is a control zone between the coastal areas and North Wales, united through the New Bridge; and adapted to the needs of a modern urbanism, which the Telford Bridge could not cover. Currently, this bridge has a lot if traffic with many vehicles traveling in its road.
The view of the castle from the two bridges is spectacular! Restorations have been made aesthetically preserving its medieval style, and although prices for access to its facilities are a little expensive, really worth traveling to the UK to visit and enjoy a wonderful view of a unique monument that in 1986 was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site; textually classifying it “as one of the best examples of the late thirteenth century and the military architecture of the early fourteenth century Europe”.
Incredible place, it was built to last, amazing architecture…