Conwy is one of the best examples of a medieval walled town to be
found in Europe. The town really began to take shape when King Edward I built
the castle between 1283 and 1289 as one of his main fortresses in North Wales.
The castle walls which encircle the town and stretch for more than a mile are
protected by twenty two towers.
Conwy Castle is a World Heritage Site
Within the walls stand many beautiful old houses which have been painstakingly
restored and are now possibly some of the best examples of medieval houses in
the world.
The oldest building in Conwy is St. Mary's Church which was built on the site of
a Cistercian Monastery which was there approximately 100 years before the castle
was built. St Mary's Church is directly behind the Town House.
