Location of Conwy Castle, Wales

Conwy Castle (Castell Conwy) stands in the **walled market town of Conwy**, **Conwy County Borough, North Wales, UK**.

Precise Location

• Address: **Rose Hill St, Conwy LL32 8AY, Wales**.
• Coordinates: **53°16′48″N, 3°49′37″W**.
• Setting: **East bank of the Conwy Estuary**, **strategically commanding the river crossing**. **2 miles (3 km) from town center** (actually *in* the town center—walls enclose it).
• Access: **A55 Expressway (Jct 18), North Wales Coast Line (Conwy Station — 10 min walk), National Cycle Route 5.**

Why Here?

Built **1283–1289** by **Edward I** during his **conquest of Wales**. **Master mason James of St. George**. **Part of "Iron Ring" of castles** (Caernarfon, Harlech, Beaumaris). **£15,000 (≈£15M today)** — most expensive Welsh castle.

What You See

• 8 massive towers, 2 barbicans, 1.3 km town walls (21 towers, 3 gates) — **most complete walled town in Europe**.
• Great Hall, Chapel, King's Chamber, Prison, Well.**
• Views: **Snowdonia (Eryri) mountains, Conwy River, estuary, Deganwy, Great Orme.**