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Photographs by Jim Richardson
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 aernarfon Castle dominates its namesake town. Begun by Edward I in 1283 as part of his campaign to hold back the Welsh people, Caernarfon is perhaps the most famous of Wales's many castles. Standing at the mouth of the Seiont River, it was the site of the investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales. "It's ironic that Edward built this hulk to suppress the Welsh and now they make money off it bringing in tourists," says Richardson. "In the evening, the lights come up, and folks walk their dogs and stop to talk. But take heed: The swinging footbridge, which moves when sailboats enter the harbor, opens for the last time late in the evening. Get caught on the wrong side of the bridge and it can be a long walk back to your hotel."
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