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Published: July 15th 2010
Gwrych Castle
Castle from long distanceThat castle I saw couple of times before I visited there. It looks quite interesting and nice impression enhances by location of Gwrych castle at the top of hill. Castle's walls are white and in general it is stylized to medieval fortress despite of it was build at the beginning of 19th century. The family of founders stopped to reign of castle when the last family member died childless. Afterwards fate of Gwrych castle was various and some owners possessed it. Nowadays I don't know exactly who is an owner but I heard about company that bought the castle and would try to turn into hotel. First impresion is - this is nice medieval castle but after I thought for a few seconds... Welsh have respect for cultural and historical relics and they surely would take care of it. It must be someting different and after I found out more details.
Gwrych castle seems a bit bizarre when someone visit inside and carefully glance over the buildings. It looks like a bit chaotic but it is very pleasant and misterious place - no crowds, no stores with clobber, no camera flashes, no adverts.
We were walking over the ruins
Gwrych Castle
Gate to castle having look almost everywhere is possible to get. Some part of castle were unavailable and we noticed solid padlocks at any door.
Recommended if someone look for nice and silent place.
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Monica
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Hi :) Did you have to pay an entrance fee somewhere or the castle is in ruin and there's no one taking care of it ? Thanks !