Bangor, Wales
Brittania Bridge cross section
A slice through the original, iconic, rail bridge across the Menai Straights.
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Bangor, Wales
A slice through the original, iconic, rail bridge across the Menai Straights.
Cardiff, Wales
Near where the ill-fated Terra Nova expedition launched, there is a monument to 'Scott of the Antarctic'
Cardiff, Wales
This Cardiff Bay landmark traces its history back to when Norwegian ships transported coal from Wales.
Cardiff, Wales
Beautiful Victorian mansion on Cardiff's outskirts was once the family home of a South Wales coal mining dynasty.
Cardiff, Wales
The world's oldest continuously operating record shop has been in Cardiff since 1894.
Swansea, Wales
Visit the last surviving outlet of a once popular chain of coffeeshops.
Port Eynon, Wales
The seaside ruins of an ancient salt production facility.
Ogmore-by-Sea, Wales
This huge coastal nature reserve in Wales was a stand-in for the Arabian Peninsula in 'Lawrence of Arabia.'
Caerphilly, Wales
This castle tower in Wales leans at a steeper angle than the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Llanrhystud, Wales
This mural honoring a drowned village has become a symbol of Welsh pride and patriotism.
Corris, Wales
One man's love affair with this Mediterranean country has been turned into a work of whimsical delight.
Pendine, Wales
Several land speed world records were shattered at this Welsh beach.
Cenarth, Wales
A museum dedicated to Wales’ favorite—and strangest-looking—watercraft.
Blaenau Gwent, Wales
A memorial to the British politician who spearheaded the National Health Service.
Pembrey, Wales
This former military airfield's claim to fame came from a lucky accident during the Second World War.
Cardiff, Wales
This eclectic antique shop is home to the taxidermy remains of a celebrity lion named Simba.
Cardiff, Wales
An impromptu shrine appeared shortly after beloved "Torchwood" character Ianto Jones was killed off the show.
Pontypool, Wales
Go deep down into the earth to experience the world of Welsh coal miners.
Llanthony, Wales
The remains of one of Wales’ great medieval buildings, with a pub in the cellar.
Newport, Wales
The largest of only eight working transporter bridges left in the world.
Hay-on-Wye, Wales
In 1977, an eccentric book lover formed a micronation for book lovers.
Cardiff, Wales
The castle still holds traces of the abandoned Roman fort it was built atop.
Blaenavon, Wales
This former Welsh metal factory is now a lovely abandoned relic but was once one of the industry's world leaders.
Monmouth, Wales
The only medieval bridge in Britain with its defensive tower still in tact.