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Cities in Wales


Cities in Wales

Wales has many picturesque cities and towns. These nine are the most notable. Other urban areas are listed in their specific regional sections.
  • Cardiff — the capital of Wales and largest urban area.
  • Aberystwyth — coastal town with large student population.
  • Bangor — picturesque university town.
  • Caernarfon — site of Caernarfon Castle, one of Wales' largest and best preserved castles.
  • Conwy — medieval, fortified town with impressive castle and quaint shops.
  • Hay-on-Wye — the book capital of the UK, home to the annual literary festival
  • Llandudno — largest seaside resort in North Wales.
  • Swansea — Wales' city by the sea and second largest urban area with beautiful coastline and sandy beaches.
  • Tenby — medieval walled town and elegant seaside resort.
  • Wrexham — largest town in North Wales, has the newest University, has one of the largest industrial estates in Europe and has significant attractions in the area including St Giles Church, Erddig Hall and Chirk Castle.

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