Wales is a stunning country I enjoyed traveling around back in 2017. A country within the UK, in the southwest Great Britain known for its rugged coastline, mountainous national parks, distinctive Welsh language and Celtic culture. Cardiff is the capital and in the northwest you’ll find Snowdonia National Park, which has lakes, glacial land forms, hiking trails and a railway up to the peak of Snowdon.

Stunning Sights in Wales

The whole coastline of Wales is beautiful, and Wales has some awesome beaches, but as my Welsh friend told me, “it’s a shame we can only use them 2-3 times a year.” Water temperature is indeed freezing! My favorite places in Wales were however Snowdonia, Portmeirion Village and last but not least the longest place name in Europe!

Longest Place Name In Europe?! Some Would Say The World

Also known as Llanfair PG or Llanfairpwll, This is Europe’s longest place name with many believing it holds the world title.

Llanfair PG is Welsh for “Saint Mary’s Church in a hollow of white hazel near the swirling whirlpool of the church of Saint Tysilio with a red cave”. Now you know that!

For anyone thinking about trying to pronounce this, Blackadder put it best “You need half a pint of phlegm in your throat just to pronounce the place names.” Welsh is a mysterious language!

The name was by the way used as a password for Dildano’s headquarters in the 1960’s cult film ‘Barbarella’.

Last but not least, I will admit it. This place name really looks like a cat just walked all over my computer.

See you in Llanfair­pwllgwyngyll­gogery­chwyrn­drobwll­llan­tysilio­gogo­goch!

Gustav

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