On our third day, we went to another Edwardian Castle, Caernarfon Castle. This castle is also in ruins, though it is still used for rare royal ceremonies, specifically crowning of the Prince of Wales (currently Prince Charles). Construction on the castle began in
1283 and was created not only as a military stronghold but also as a seat of government and royal palace. Caernarfon has a bit more on display than Conwy Castle, with an impressive museum inside that displays the history of the Welsh servicemen over history. There is also a room devoted to the history of the Princes of Wales.
Climbing to the tops of the towers is always a fun thing to do in these castles!
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