Wales boasts more castles per square mile than any other country on earth. More than 600, in just a small country. Why so many castles? Well, because of a big bad English king who wanted to let the ...

Sometimes called the "Land of Castles" and "Castle Capital of the World," Wales once had about 600 castles. Many of these Welsh castles are now in ruins, while others are open for tours or even ...

Conwy Castle, with Snowdonia National Park in the background. English King Edward I built the fortress in the 13th century. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Crown Copyright ...

Humble, charming little Wales is a land of lusty men’s choirs, salty harbors, slate-roofed villages, stunning mountains and stout castles. For many travelers, these mighty castles alone are reason ...