Penrin Castle
Bangor, LL57 4HN (sat nav LL57 4HT)
Description:
Penrin Castle originates in the XIII century, but in its current appearance the castle appeared in the XIX century, between 1820 and 1840. The castle is a perfect example of Neo-Norman architecture.
The castle is located in North Wales, near the town of Bangor, County Gwynedd. It covers an area of 160 square kilometers. Penrin attracts tourists not only with its harsh medieval look, but also with its perfectly preserved interior. Visitors are amazed by almost all its details: ceilings with stucco, statues and columns, candelabras and vases. All this is perfectly complemented by paintings, portraits, tapestries and dishes.
The castle also surprises tourists with the museum of dolls. On the territory of the castle there is also the Railway Museum, where you can see the steam locomotives of North Wales. Around the castle lies a garden, no less rich and beautiful than the castle itself. On the territory of the castle there is a cafe and a souvenir shop.